Krsna engaged himself in washing feet because those who had pride could not do so.

Four verses describe their services. Two verses describe the services of the main persons. Some were engaged as heads of departments while others were engaged individually to do certain tasks, according to their skill and special desire. Thus each is described through the assignment of their service. Arjuna was in charge of serving those who were supporting the Lord. Kṛṣṇa was in charge of washing the feet of the devotees. He was not engaged by Yudhiṣṭhira in doing this. He did this voluntarily out of affection. The second verse mentioned that friends bound by affection served in various capacities. “Since others were too proud to do this, the sacrifice will be faulty without this service. This should not happen to my friend.” Thus Kṛṣṇa did this service out of mercy. Vikarṇa was the brother of Duryodhana. Hārdikya refers to Kṛtavarmā. Ādayaḥ after Vidura means Bhīṣma, Droṇa and others. Duśāsana was also there. Kṛtākṛta-parijñāne bhīṣmadrauṇau mahāmatī: Bhīsma and Droṇa, great minds who knew what to do and not to do, were engaged. (Mahābhārata). The son of Bāhlīka named Somadatta was there. Somadatta’s son was Bhūri. The word ādyā means Bhūriśvavā, another son of Somadatta. Putrā here included grandsons. Santardana refers to Kekaya, son of Śrutikīrti, sister of Kuntī. Ādayaḥ indicates his brothers. Immediately (tadā) they engaged in service.

Four verses describe their services. Two verses describe the services of the main persons. Some were engaged as heads of departments while others were engaged individually to do certain tasks, according to their skill and special desire. Thus each is described through the assignment of their service. Arjuna was in charge of serving the elders or devotees (satām or guru). By serving them he brought them under control. Kṛṣṇa was in charge of washing the feet of the devotees. By this he attracted everyone’s heart. The order in reverse (from Kṛṣṇa to Bhīma) indicates the various actions in receiving the guests. Vikarṇa was the brother of Duryodhana. Hārdikya refers to Kṛtavarmā. Ādayaḥ after Vidura means Bhīṣma, Droṇa and others. Duśāsana was also there. Kṛtākṛta-parijñāne bhīṣmadrauṇau mahāmatī: Bhīsma and Droṇa, great minds who knew what to do and not to do, were engaged. (Mahābhārata). The son of Bāhlīka named Somadatta was there. Somadatta’s son was Bhūri. The word ādyā means Bhūriśvavā, another son of Somadatta. Putrā here included grandsons. Santardana refers to Kekaya, son of Śrutikīrti, sister of Kuntī. Ādayaḥ indicates his brothers. Immediately (tadā) they engaged in service, to please the king. O best of kings! By the greatness of these previous kings you have become the best of kings. Or O best of kings, this event was suitable for your grandfather.