Shloka 47
Adhyāya 45 — Duryodhana’s Distress, Śakuni’s Counsel, and the Summons for Dyūta
विराटमन्वयात् तूर्ण धृष्टद्युम्न: प्रतापवान् । धनंजयो यज्ञसेनं महात्मानं महारथम्,प्रतापी धृष्टद्युम्न तुरंत ही राजा विराटके साथ गया। धनंजयने महारथी महात्मा द्रपदका अनुसरण किया
virāṭam anvayāt tūrṇaṃ dhṛṣṭadyumnaḥ pratāpavān | dhanaṃjayo yajñasenaṃ mahātmānaṃ mahāratham ||
Vaiśampāyana sprach: Der tapfere Dhṛṣṭadyumna folgte eilends König Virāṭa; und Dhanaṃjaya (Arjuna) folgte Yajñasena (Drupada), dem großgesinnten, mächtigen Mahārathi, dem erhabenen Wagenkrieger.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights disciplined loyalty and coordinated action: warriors align themselves behind rightful allied leaders, suggesting that power is best exercised within ethical order, respect for hierarchy, and commitment to one’s side in a just alliance.
Vaiśampāyana narrates movement and alignment among allies: Dhṛṣṭadyumna quickly goes after King Virāṭa, while Arjuna follows Drupada (Yajñasena), indicating organized accompaniment of key leaders as events proceed toward collective action.