Shloka 27
Jarāsandha–Bhīma Niyuddha-prastāvaḥ
Commencement of the Regulated Duel
विरागवसना: सर्वे स्रग्विणो मृष्टकुण्डला: । निवेशनमथाजम्मुर्जरासंधस्य धीमत:,उन सबके वस्त्र अनेक रंगके थे। उन्होंने गलेमें हार और कानोंमें चमकीले कुण्डल पहन रखे थे। वे क्रमश: बुद्धिमान् राजा जरासंधके महलके समीप जा पहुँचे
virāga-vasanāḥ sarve sragviṇo mṛṣṭa-kuṇḍalāḥ | niveśanam athājagmur jarāsandhasya dhīmataḥ ||
Sinabi ni Vaiśampāyana: Silang lahat ay nakasuot ng kasuotang sari-saring kulay, may mga kuwintas na bulaklak at makinang na hikaw. Sa wastong ayos at pagsunod sa kaugalian, narating nila ang maybahay ng marunong na haring si Jarāsandha—panlabas na maringal at panatag, habang sumusulong sa isang maselang tagpong pampolitika kung saan ang anyo at tuntunin ay nagsisilbi sa layon ng estratehiya at dharma.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the role of decorum and outward presentation in righteous statecraft: in royal and diplomatic contexts, disciplined appearance and adherence to protocol can serve dharmic aims by enabling orderly engagement rather than disorderly confrontation.
A group of men, adorned in colorful garments with garlands and shining earrings, proceed and reach the vicinity of King Jarāsandha’s residence, setting the scene for a formal approach to the powerful Magadhan king.