Shloka 17
शकुनेः पुत्रेण सह आश्वमेधाश्वविषयः संघर्षः — Arjuna’s restrained engagement with Śakuni’s son during the horse-escort
तथा सम्प्रेषयामास दूतान् नृपतिशासनात् । भीमसेनो महाबाहो राज्ञामक्लिष्टकर्मणाम्
tathā sampreṣayāmāsa dūtān nṛpatiśāsanāt | bhīmaseno mahābāho rājñām akliṣṭakarmaṇām ||
随后，奉王命而行，臂力无双的毗摩塞那派遣使者出发。以不知疲倦的干练——正合那些以勤勉著称的君王之风——他遣出众多使臣，召请诸王，奉行由提施提罗关于仪式筹备的旨意。
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights rājadhrama in practice: effective governance depends on prompt obedience to rightful command and competent delegation. Bhīma’s swift dispatch of envoys models disciplined service to the king’s purpose, aligning personal prowess with orderly, dharmic administration.
After necessary arrangements are underway, Bhīmasena, following Yudhiṣṭhira’s instruction, sends out many messengers to different kings to invite/summon them—an administrative step connected with the broader preparations of the Aśvamedha context.