Shloka 30
राजा-दैवतत्वम् — The King as a Stabilizing ‘Daivata’ (Divine Function) in Social Order
स निर्ययौ महातेजा बलेन महता वृतः । महाभिजनसम्पन्नस्तेजसा प्रज्वलन्निव,तब महान् सैन्यबलसे घिरे हुए महाकुलीन, महातेजस्वी राजा मनु अपने तेजसे प्रकाशित होते हुए-से निकले
sa niryayau mahātejā balena mahatā vṛtaḥ | mahābhijanasampannastejasā prajvalanniva ||
毗湿摩说道：于是，威光赫奕的摩奴王出发了，周围簇拥着强大的军势。他具足高贵的血统与卓越的德行，仿佛以自身光辉燃然炽盛——这是一幅正当王权的形象：以严整之力前进，而非徒逞侵暴。
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the dharmic ideal of kingship: true authority is marked by inner tejas (moral and royal radiance), noble responsibility, and disciplined power—strength that supports order rather than serving mere conquest.
Bhishma describes King Manu departing, attended by a large military force. Manu’s noble standing and personal brilliance are emphasized, portraying him as a ruler whose presence itself commands respect.