Shloka 23
Parīkṣit-janma-saṃkaṭa and Kuntī’s petition to Vāsudeva (परिक्षिज्जन्मसंकटं कुन्त्याः प्रार्थना च)
सा पुराभिमुखा राजन्नुवाह महती चमू: । कृच्छाद् द्रविणभारार्ता हर्षयन्ती कुरूद्वहान्
sā purābhimukhā rājann uvāha mahatī camūḥ | kṛcchād draviṇabhārārtā harṣayantī kurūdvahān ||
毗舍摩耶那说道：“大王啊，那浩大军旅面向城邑而行。为财富沉重之担所苦，他们艰难前进；然而在运送宝藏之时，却使库鲁诸最上勇士的欢欣与自豪愈发高涨。”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical and practical weight of royal wealth: treasure is not merely possession but responsibility. Even a victorious host must endure hardship to transport and safeguard resources, and such disciplined endurance sustains the morale and honor of the Kuru leaders.
A large army is moving toward the city carrying a heavy load of wealth. Because of the burden, the march is difficult, yet the successful conveyance of the treasure increases the satisfaction and confidence of the foremost Kuru warriors.