Shloka 27
Balarāma Slays Balvala and Visits Sacred Tīrthas; He Attempts to Stop Bhīma–Duryodhana
तस्मादेकतरस्येह युवयो: समवीर्ययो: । न लक्ष्यते जयोऽन्यो वा विरमत्वफलो रण: ॥ २७ ॥
tasmād ekatarasyeha yuvayoḥ sama-vīryayoḥ na lakṣyate jayo ’nyo vā viramatv aphalo raṇaḥ
Since you two are equal in martial prowess, I see neither victory nor defeat for either in this duel. Therefore cease this fruitless battle.
FAQs
This verse teaches that when victory or defeat cannot be decisively determined between equally matched warriors, the wise course is to stop—letting the conflict’s result be withdrawal rather than needless harm.
Because the two fighters were described as samavīrya—equal in valor—so the struggle was unlikely to yield a clear, dharmic conclusion and would only prolong suffering.
When an argument becomes a stubborn stalemate, prioritize peace: step back, de-escalate, and choose outcomes that reduce harm rather than “winning” at any cost.