Shloka 46
Virāṭa-parva Adhyāya 13 — Kīcaka’s Proposition and Draupadī’s Dharmic Refusal
एवं ते न्यवसंस्तत्र प्रच्छन्ना: पुरुषर्षभा: । कर्माणि तस्य कुर्वाणा विराटनृपतेस्तदा,इस प्रकार वे पुरुषशिरोमणि पाण्डव उस समय राजा विराटके भिन्न-भिन्न कार्य सँभालते हुए वहाँ छिपकर रहते थे
evaṁ te nyavasan tatra pracchannāḥ puruṣarṣabhāḥ | karmāṇi tasya kurvāṇā virāṭanṛpates tadā ||
Sinabi ni Vaiśampāyana: Kaya ang mga lalaking matatag na tulad ng toro—ang mga Pāṇḍava, ang pinakadakila sa mga tao—ay namuhay roon nang palihim, at sa panahong iyon ay ginampanan nila ang iba’t ibang tungkulin at gawain para kay Haring Virāṭa.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even great heroes uphold dharma through restraint and disciplined conduct: they accept humble roles, perform rightful duties, and protect a solemn vow (secrecy during incognito exile) rather than seeking immediate assertion of power.
During the incognito year, the Pāṇḍavas remain hidden in King Virāṭa’s domain, each undertaking assigned responsibilities and serving the king while maintaining their disguises.