Shloka 373
दुर्योधन–द्रोणसंवादः
Arjuna-vīrya-prasaṃśā and renewed battle formation
गुरुवृत्तिरता: प्राज्ञा धर्मनित्या यशस्विन: । इनके बलवान् भाई भी सम्पूर्ण अस्त्र-शस्त्रोंकी कलामें परिश्रम किये हुए हैं। वे गुरुसेवापरायण, विद्वान, धर्मतत्पर और यशस्वी हैं
guru-vṛttiratāḥ prājñā dharma-nityā yaśasvinaḥ |
Kṛpa said: “They are devoted to the conduct befitting a teacher, wise in judgment, steadfast in dharma, and renowned. Even their powerful brother has been thoroughly trained through disciplined effort in the full range of weapons and martial arts. They are intent on serving their preceptor, learned, devoted to righteousness, and illustrious.”
कृप उवाच
Educational Q&A
True martial excellence is framed by ethical steadiness: wisdom, constancy in dharma, and disciplined training are praised, but they are explicitly grounded in proper conduct and devotion to one’s teacher (guru-sevā).
In the midst of the Drona Parva’s war narrative, Kṛpa describes certain warriors (and their strong brother) by emphasizing their rigorous weapons-training and, more importantly, their virtues—service to the preceptor, learning, dharma-mindedness, and fame—thereby characterizing them as worthy and well-formed combatants.