Shloka 8
Ghaṭotkaca’s Conveyance to Badarī and Entry into the Nara-Nārāyaṇa Āśrama (घटोत्कच-वाहनम्; नरनारायणाश्रम-प्रवेशः)
वैशम्पायन उवाच राजा तु वचनात् तस्य भृशं दुःखसमन्वित: । भीमश्न सहदेवश्व सहसा समुपाद्रवन्,वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--जनमेजय! नकुलकी यह बात सुनकर राजा युधिष्छिर अत्यन्त दुखी हो गये और भीम तथा सहदेवके साथ सहसा वहाँ दौड़े आये
vaiśampāyana uvāca rājā tu vacanāt tasya bhṛśaṁ duḥkha-samanvitaḥ | bhīmaś ca sahadevaś ca sahasā samupādravan ||
Sabi ni Vaiśampāyana: Nang marinig ang kanyang mga salita, ang hari (Yudhiṣṭhira) ay nabalot ng matinding dalamhati. Pagdaka, kasama sina Bhīma at Sahadeva, ay nagmadali silang tumakbo roon—dahil sa kagyat na pangamba at pag-aalala, gaya ng hinihingi ng tungkulin kapag ang balita ng kamag-anak ay nagpapahiwatig ng panganib.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
When alarming news comes from a trusted kinsman, a righteous leader does not remain passive: he responds swiftly, sharing responsibility with capable companions. The verse highlights dharmic urgency—acting promptly to protect others despite personal grief.
After hearing Nakula’s statement, King Yudhiṣṭhira becomes deeply distressed. Immediately, he, along with Bhīma and Sahadeva, runs toward the indicated place, suggesting an unfolding crisis that demands quick action.