Question: The word-for-word meaning of BG 1.26 reads “svasuran—fathers-in-law.” Who are these persons?
Answer by Romapada Swami:
The Pandavas had other wives besides Draupadi so “svasuran” means the fathers-in-law of the Pandavas like Drupada and others. Some details can be found in SB 1.12.21 purport.
ARJUNA’S WIVES:
Father of Subhadrä: Vasudeva
Father of Ulüpé: Serpent King Kauravya of Nägaloka
Father of Citräìgadä: Citravahana, King of Maëipura
YUDHISHTHIRA’S WIFE:
Father of Devika: Govasana, King of Sibi, or the Saibya King
SAHADEVA’S WIFE:
Father of Vijayä: Dyutimat, king of Madra
BHIMA’S WIFE:
Father of Hidimva: her Raksasa father was not present on the battlefield
Father of Baladhara: King of Kasi
NAKULA’S WIFE:
Father of Karenumaté: King of Cedi
