Shloka 213
धृतराष्ट्र–संजय संवादः: कर्ण–घटोत्कचयोर्निशायुद्धवर्णनम्
Dhṛtarāṣṭra–Sañjaya Dialogue: Description of the Night Engagement of Karṇa and Ghaṭotkaca
दृष्टवा दुर्योधनो मन्दो भृशं तप्स्यति पातितम् | 'ओ मूढ़! तुझ अपवित्र बुद्धिवाले अत्यन्त घमंडी सहायकको युद्धस्थलमें धराशायी हुआ देखकर मूर्ख दुर्योधनको भी बड़ा पश्चात्ताप होगा
dṛṣṭvā duryodhano mando bhṛśaṃ tapsyati pātitam |
Sañjaya said: Seeing his fallen ally, the dull-witted Duryodhana will be seized by intense remorse. The verse underscores how arrogant, impure counsel and pride-driven alliances in war ultimately ripen into grief when their consequences become visible on the battlefield.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Pride and morally tainted judgment (impure counsel) may appear powerful in the moment, but when the results of such choices collapse in war, they culminate in suffering and remorse; the verse highlights the ethical law of consequences.
Sañjaya reports that Duryodhana, seeing a key supporter/ally lying fallen on the battlefield, will be deeply distressed and regretful, indicating a turning point where confidence gives way to anguish.