Shloka 71
Karna Reproves Shalya; Brahmin Reports on Bāhlīkas; Shalya’s Universalizing Rebuttal (कर्ण–शल्य संवादः)
दुर्योधन उवाच एवमेतत् करिष्यामि यथा त्वं कर्ण मन्यसे । सोपासज्ा रथा: साथ्वा: स्वनुयास्यन्ति संयुगे,दुर्योधन बोला--कर्ण! जैसा तुम ठीक समझते हो उसीके अनुसार यह सारा कार्य मैं करूँगा। युद्धस्थलमें अनेक तरकसोंसे भरे हुए बहुत-से अश्वयुक्त रथ तुम्हारे पीछे-पीछे जायँगे
duryodhana uvāca: evam etat kariṣyāmi yathā tvaṃ karṇa manyase | sopāsajā rathāḥ sāśvāḥ svānuyāsyanti saṃyuge ||
Duryodhana sprach: „So sei es. Karṇa, ich werde genau so handeln, wie du es für richtig hältst. Mitten im Kampf werden von Pferden gezogene Streitwagen—mit Vorräten und Unterstützung ausgerüstet—dir dicht auf den Fersen folgen.“
दुर्योधन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the practical ethics of kingship in war: a leader must not only command but also provide support—logistical and martial—to those entrusted with decisive action. It also shows Duryodhana’s reliance on Karṇa’s judgment, underscoring loyalty and delegated authority within an alliance.
Duryodhana responds to Karṇa’s counsel and agrees to act according to Karṇa’s plan. He promises that supporting, horse-yoked chariots will follow Karṇa in the battle, indicating organized reinforcement and supply behind the lead warrior.