Shloka 61
दुर्योधन–द्रोणसंवादः
Arjuna-vīrya-prasaṃśā and renewed battle formation
तिष्ठेयुर्देशिता यत्र सर्वे युद्धविशारदा: । जयेदेतान् नरः को नु शक्रतुल्यबलोडप्यरि:
sañjaya uvāca |
tiṣṭheyuḥ deśitā yatra sarve yuddhaviśāradāḥ |
jayed etān naraḥ ko nu śakratulyabalo 'py ariḥ ||
Sañjaya said: “Where all those warriors, skilled in battle, stand arranged and directed in their positions—who indeed could defeat them, even an enemy whose strength is equal to Indra’s?”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the power of disciplined organization and competent leadership in war: when skilled fighters are properly stationed and guided, even a seemingly invincible opponent (Indra-like in strength) is unlikely to prevail. Ethically, it underscores that collective excellence and right deployment of ability can outweigh raw power.
Sañjaya, reporting events to Dhṛtarāṣṭra, describes a battle situation in which all the war-experts are arranged in their assigned positions. He then poses a rhetorical question: who could possibly defeat such a well-ordered and battle-ready force, even if the enemy were as strong as Indra?