Shloka 28
Rājasūya-sambhāra: Prosperity under Rājadharma and the Initiation of Yudhiṣṭhira’s Sacrifice
चन्दनागुरुवस्त्राणि मणिमौक्तिककम्बलम् | काज्चनं रजत चैव विद्रुमं च महाधनम्
candānāguruvastrāṇi maṇimauktikakambalam | kāñcanaṃ rajataṃ caiva vidrumaṃ ca mahādhanam ||
Sinabi ni Vaiśampāyana: Inihandog nila kay Bhīmasena ang sandalwood at mabangong agaru, mariringal na kasuotan, kumot na pinalamutian ng hiyas at perlas, gayundin ang ginto, pilak, at mahalagang korales—marangyang yaman na ibinigay nang sagana. Ipinakikita ng tagpong ito ang kaugaliang panghari at ang hayagang pagpupugay sa lakas at paglilingkod sa pamamagitan ng masaganang handog.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Public honor in a royal court is expressed through appropriate generosity: valuable gifts signify recognition of merit, strength, and service, while also reflecting the giver’s status and adherence to courtly dharma (proper conduct).
In the Sabha setting, kings and nobles present Bhīmasena with luxury items—fragrances, garments, gems, pearls, gold, silver, and coral—marking a ceremonial offering of tribute and esteem.