Shloka 23
Adhyāya 33: Rauhiṇeya (Balarāma) is welcomed and takes his seat to witness the gadā-engagement
त्वामाश्रित्य महाबाहो धर्मराजो युधिषछिर:
tvām āśritya mahābāho dharmarājo yudhiṣṭhiraḥ
Sabi ni Sañjaya: “Sa pag-asa sa iyo, O makapangyarihang may bisig, si Haring Yudhiṣṭhira—tagapangalaga ng dharma—ay nananatiling matatag (sa kanyang mga gawa).”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The line highlights dharmic leadership sustained through right reliance: Yudhiṣṭhira, defined by righteousness, is portrayed as taking refuge in a worthy support (a mighty-armed ally), suggesting that ethical action in crisis is strengthened by dependable counsel and protection.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra, describing Yudhiṣṭhira’s stance in the war context: the Dharmarāja is depicted as depending upon a powerful figure addressed as “mahābāhu,” indicating strategic and moral support amid the events of the Śalya Parva.