Shloka 31
Drupada’s Alarm and Inquiry Regarding Śikhaṇḍinī (द्रुपदस्य भय-विमर्शः)
शिखण्डिने च मुदित: प्रादाद् वित्तं जनेश्वर: । हस्तिनो<श्चांश्व गाश्वैव दास्यो5थ बहुलास्तथा,राजाने अत्यन्त प्रसन्न होकर अपने जामाता शिखण्डीको भी बहुत धन, हाथी, घोड़े, गाय, बैल और दासियाँ दीं
Śikhaṇḍine ca muditaḥ prādād vittaṁ janeśvaraḥ | hastino 'śvān gāś caiva dāsyo 'tha bahulās tathā ||
Bấy giờ vị chúa tể của muôn dân, lòng tràn hoan hỷ, cũng ban cho Śikhaṇḍī nhiều của cải—cùng voi, ngựa, gia súc và vô số tỳ nữ.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
A ruler sustains dharma and social bonds through timely generosity—bestowing wealth and resources to honor relationships and secure goodwill, not merely for display but as a duty of kingship.
Bhīṣma narrates that the king, being very pleased, gives Śikhaṇḍī substantial gifts—wealth and valuable assets such as elephants, horses, cattle, and many maidservants—signaling favor and alliance.