Mahabharata — Anushasana Parva, Shloka 1
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vaiśampāyana uvāca | tataḥ kuntīsuto rājā paurajānapadaṃ janam | pūjayitvā yathānyāyam anujajñe gṛhān prati ||
毗耶娑之弟子外沙姆帕亚那曰：其后，昆蒂之子、国王由提施提罗，依礼敬奉城中之民与四方乡里之众，遂准其各归其家。
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
A ruler’s dharma includes honoring the populace and acting according to nyāya (lawful propriety). Even in transitional moments, authority is exercised through respect, orderly procedure, and permission—restoring stability without arrogance or force.
After returning to the capital region (contextually Hastināpura), Yudhiṣṭhira respectfully acknowledges the city and countryside people who have gathered, and then formally dismisses them to go back to their homes, preparing the way for the next actions connected with Bhīṣma’s final rites and counsel.