Shloka 136
Kirmīra-rākṣasa-saṃgamaḥ (Encounter and Slaying of Kirmīra) | किर्मीरेण सह भीमसेनसमागमः
वैशम्पायन उवाच इत्युक्तेडभिमुखा वीरा वासुदेवमुपास्थिता: । तेषां मध्ये महाबाहुः: केशवो वाक्यमब्रवीत्,वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं-जनमेजय! धृष्टद्युम्मके ऐसा कहनेपर वहाँ बैठे हुए वीर भगवान् श्रीकृष्णकी ओर देखने लगे। उनके बीचमें बैठे हुए महाबाहु केशवने उनसे ऐसा कहा
vaiśampāyana uvāca | ity ukte ’bhimukhā vīrā vāsudevam upāsthitāḥ | teṣāṁ madhye mahābāhuḥ keśavo vākyam abravīt |
Wika ni Vaiśampāyana: Nang masabi iyon, hinarap ng mga bayani si Vāsudeva at tumayong taimtim sa harap niya. Sa gitna nila, si Keśava na may makapangyarihang mga bisig ay nagsalita sa kanila.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical posture of attentive listening to wise counsel: the warriors turn toward Kṛṣṇa and stand ready to receive guidance, implying that right action (dharma) in complex situations begins with humility, deliberation, and seeking sound leadership.
After a prior statement has been made, the assembled heroes look toward Kṛṣṇa (Vāsudeva). Seated among them, Kṛṣṇa—called Keśava and described as mighty-armed—begins to speak, marking a transition to his advice or decision.