Shloka 10
अक्षदेवन-प्रवर्तनम् | Commencement of the Dice Game
अभ्यषिज्चत् ततो धौम्यो व्यासश्न सुमहातपा: । नारदं च पुरस्कृत्य देवलं चासितं मुनिम्,तदनन्तर धौम्य तथा महातपस्वी व्यासने देवर्षि नारद, देवल और असित मुनिको आगे करके युधिष्ठिरका अभिषेक किया
abhyasiñcat tato dhaumyo vyāsaś ca sumahātapāḥ | nāradaṃ ca puraskṛtya devalaṃ cāsitaṃ munim ||
随后，陀乌弥耶与大苦行者毗耶娑一同主持灌顶礼。以天仙圣者那罗陀为前导——并同德瓦罗与阿悉多牟尼——他们为由提施提罗行涂膏灌顶。此景昭示：王权在众目之下立基于吠陀与苦行传统的认可，以及诸圣仙的见证，而非仅凭武力或野心。
दुर्योधन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights that rightful sovereignty is validated through dharmic ritual and the endorsement of revered sages; political power gains moral legitimacy when aligned with sacred order and witnessed by authoritative seers.
In the context of Yudhiṣṭhira’s elevation, Dhaumya and Vyāsa conduct the royal anointing, honoring Nārada first and including Devala and Asita—signaling a formally sanctioned consecration before eminent ṛṣis.