Shloka 63
वसुदेव–अर्जुन संवादः
Vasudeva–Arjuna Dialogue in the Aftermath of Dvārakā
प्रेक्षतस्त्वेव पार्थस्य वृष्ण्यन्धकवरस्त्रिय: । जग्मुरादाय ते म्लेच्छा: समन््ताज्जनमेजय,जनमेजय! अर्जुन देखते ही रह गये और वे म्लेच्छ डाकू सब ओरसे वृष्णि और अन्धकवंशकी सुन्दरी स्त्रियोंको लूट ले गये
prekṣatastv eva pārthasya vṛṣṇyandhakavarastriyaḥ | jagmur ādāya te mlecchāḥ samantāj janamejaya ||
Sinabi ni Vaiśampāyana: Habang nakatingin lamang si Pārtha (Arjuna), ang mararangal na kababaihan ng mga Vṛṣṇi at Andhaka ay sinunggaban at tinangay ng mga mananalakay na mleccha na dumating mula sa lahat ng panig—O Janamejaya. Ipinakikita ng tagpong ito ang mapait na bunga matapos ang pagkalipol ng mga Yādava: kapag gumuho ang kapangyarihang nagtatanggol at ang kaayusang panlipunan, ang mahihina ang unang nagdurusa, at kahit ang presensya ng isang dakilang bayani ay hindi makapipigil sa hatol ng panahon at tadhana.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical tragedy that follows the collapse of dharmic order: when a community’s protective structures and merit are exhausted, even renowned strength may fail to safeguard the innocent. It points to the workings of kāla (time) and the vulnerability of society when righteousness and cohesion disintegrate.
After the destruction of the Yādavas, Arjuna is present with the surviving women of the Vṛṣṇi and Andhaka clans. As he watches, mleccha raiders attack from all sides and abduct the women, showing that the Yādava line’s end brings not only death but also lawlessness and suffering for survivors.