Shloka 166
Traigarta Attempt to Seize the Aśvamedha Horse; Arjuna’s Restraint and Tactical Victory
शुश्राव मधुरा वाच: पुन: पुनरुदारधी: । भरतश्रेष्ठ) इस प्रकार उदारबुद्धि अर्जुन स्त्रियों और पुरुषोंकी कही हुई मीठी-मीठी बातें बारंबार सुनते थे
śuśrāva madhurā vācaḥ punaḥ punar udāra-dhīḥ | bharata-śreṣṭhaḥ |
毗湿摩波耶那说道：阿周那，这位心志高尚、婆罗多族中最卓越的英雄，反复聆听男女所说的甜美言辞。此景凸显他谦恭自持、善于受纳的德行——尊重他人之言，以耐心回应，而不以傲慢相对。
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical listening and humility: a noble person receives others’ words—especially praise or affectionate speech—without arrogance, showing respect and self-restraint.
In the Ashvamedhika context, Arjuna is being addressed by various people; he repeatedly hears their pleasing words, indicating his composed, courteous engagement with the community around him.