Shloka 22
कर्ण–कृष्णसंवादः (Karṇa–Kṛṣṇa-saṃvādaḥ) — Karṇa’s Statement on Lineage, Loyalty, and the ‘Śastra-yajña’ Metaphor
रथं श्वेतहयैर्युक्तमर्जुनो वाहयिष्यति । अभिमन्युश्न ते नित्य॑ं प्रत्यासन्नो भविष्यति
rathaṁ śvetahayairyuktam arjuno vāhayiṣyati | abhimanyuś ca te nityaṁ pratyāsanno bhaviṣyati ||
Vāyu said: “Arjuna will drive your chariot, yoked with white horses; and Abhimanyu too will remain ever close at hand, standing ready in constant attendance.”
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
Effective fulfillment of dharma in a crisis is reinforced by steadfast allies: competent guidance (Arjuna driving) and constant readiness to serve (Abhimanyu standing near) exemplify disciplined support and loyalty.
Vāyu gives an assurance about martial preparedness: the listener’s chariot will be driven by Arjuna, and Abhimanyu will remain nearby in continual attendance, signaling organized support for the impending war effort.