Shloka 10
धृतराष्ट्रस्य क्रतु-प्रवर्तनम् तथा पाण्डवानां निमन्त्रण-प्रतिवचनम्
Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s Sacrifice Commences and the Pandavas’ Reply to the Invitation
तान् दृष्टवा पततः शीघ्रान् गन्धर्वनिद्यतायुधान्
tān dṛṣṭvā patataḥ śīghrān gandharva-nidyatāyudhān
Nang makita silang biglang sumasalpok pababa—taglay ang mga sandatang tanyag at hinahangaan sa hanay ng mga Gandharva—inihayag ni Vaiśampāyana ang sandaling iyon bilang isang bigla at mabigat na pag-igting: ang husay at dangal sa sandata ay naging agarang panawagang moral sa mga nakasaksi na tumugon nang may tapang at pagpipigil.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how reputation and display of force can intensify fear and urgency; ethically, it points to the need for steadiness and discernment when confronted by sudden, celebrated martial power.
Vaiśampāyana describes a group seen swooping down rapidly, equipped with weapons renowned among the Gandharvas, signaling an imminent confrontation or intervention by formidable celestial fighters.