Shloka 5
कर्णस्य यच्छ संग्रामे मद्रराज हयोत्तमान् । त्वयाभिगुप्तो राधेयो विजेष्यति धनंजयम्,“मद्रराज! आप संग्राममें कर्णके इन उत्तम घोड़ोंको वशमें कीजिये। आपसे सुरक्षित होकर राधापुत्र कर्ण निश्चय ही अर्जुनको जीत लेगा”
sañjaya uvāca |
karṇasya yaccha saṅgrāme madrarāja hayottamān |
tvayābhigupto rādheyo vijeṣyati dhanañjayam ||
Sañjaya said: “O king of Madra, take firm control of Karṇa’s excellent horses in the battle. With you guarding him, Rādheya (Karṇa) will surely defeat Dhanañjaya (Arjuna).”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights that success in warfare is not merely individual heroism; it depends on disciplined control (especially of the chariot and horses), protection by capable allies, and coordinated execution—suggesting an ethical and practical emphasis on responsibility and teamwork amid conflict.
Sanjaya addresses the king of Madra (Śalya), urging him to control Karna’s superior horses during the battle. He asserts that with Śalya’s protection and skilled handling, Karna (Radheya) will be able to defeat Arjuna (Dhananjaya).