Shloka 28
Adhyāya 45 — Duryodhana’s Distress, Śakuni’s Counsel, and the Summons for Dyūta
तदद्धुतममन्यन्त दृष्ट्वा सर्वे महीक्षित: । यद् विवेश महाबाहुं तत् तेज: पुरुषोत्तमम्,यह देखकर सभी राजाओंको बड़ा आश्चर्य हुआ, क्योंकि उसका तेज महाबाहु पुरुषोत्तममें प्रविष्ट हो गया
tad adbhutam amanyanta dṛṣṭvā sarve mahīkṣitaḥ | yad viveśa mahābāhuṃ tat tejaḥ puruṣottamam ||
Sinabi ni Vaiśampāyana: Nang makita ito, namangha ang lahat ng mga hari—sapagkat ang maningning na liwanag ay pumasok kay Puruṣottama, ang makapangyarihang may malalakas na bisig. Ipinahihiwatig ng tagpong ito ang isang paglilipat ng kapangyarihan at presensiyang pinagtitibay ng banal, na nagdulot ng pagkamangha sa mga pinunong nagkatipon, at nagdiin na ang tunay na paghahari ay nakaugat sa mas mataas na sagradong lakas, hindi lamang sa puwersang pantao.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights that extraordinary authority and victory are ultimately rooted in tejas—divine or sacred potency—rather than in mere political power. The kings’ astonishment reflects recognition that a higher presence can manifest through a heroic figure, legitimizing and elevating his role.
Vaiśampāyana narrates that the gathered kings witness a wondrous event: a radiant splendor (tejas) enters the mighty-armed Puruṣottama (commonly understood as Kṛṣṇa). This visible sign causes collective amazement among the rulers present.