Shloka 10
Sātyaki’s Assurance and the Protection of Dharmarāja (सात्यकिवचनम्—धर्मराजरक्षणविचारः)
रथेनैकेन दुर्धर्षा युयुधानजनार्दनौ । जग्मतु: सहितौ वीरावर्जुनस्य निवेशनम्,दुर्धर्ष वीर सात्यकि और श्रीकृष्ण एक रथपर आरूढ़ हो एक साथ अर्जुनके शिविरमें गये
rathenaikena durdharṣā yuyudhānajanārdanau | jagmatuḥ sahitau vīrāv arjunasya niveśanam ||
Sañjaya said: The two unconquerable heroes—Yuyudhāna (Sātyaki) and Janārdana (Kṛṣṇa)—mounted a single chariot and went together to Arjuna’s camp. Their swift, united movement underscores loyal companionship and disciplined purpose amid the moral strain of war.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in the chaos of battle, dharmic action is strengthened by steadfast alliance and purposeful movement—Kṛṣṇa and Sātyaki act in unity to support Arjuna, highlighting loyalty, coordination, and responsibility toward a just cause.
Sañjaya reports that Sātyaki (Yuyudhāna) and Kṛṣṇa (Janārdana), both described as formidable, ride together on a single chariot and proceed to Arjuna’s encampment, indicating an urgent visit for support, counsel, or coordination.