Shloka 49
Kaurava Mobilization at Kurukṣetra (Duryodhana Orders War Preparations) / कुरुक्षेत्रे धार्तराष्ट्र-सैन्यसज्जा
धृष्टद्युम्नमहं मन््ये सेनापतिमरिंदम । “हमारी सेना अत्यन्त शक्तिशाली, दुर्धर्ष और दुर्गम है। वह युद्धमें धृतराष्ट्रपुत्रोंकी सेनाका संहार कर डालेगी, इसमें संशय नहीं है। शत्रुदमन! मैं धृष्टद्युम्नको ही प्रधान सेनापति होनेयोग्य मानता हूँ || ४८ है ।।
dhṛṣṭadyumnam ahaṃ manye senāpatim ariṃdama | evam ukte tu kṛṣṇena samprahṛṣyann narottamāḥ |
“I deem Dhṛṣṭadyumna fit to be commander of the host, O subduer of foes.” When Kṛṣṇa had spoken thus, the foremost of men—the Pāṇḍavas—were filled with joy. Then, crying “Make ready! Make ready!”, the whole army ran about in eager haste, and the great shout of triumph from those glad-hearted heroes rang on every side.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Right action in a crisis requires capable leadership and unified morale. Kṛṣṇa’s endorsement of Dhṛṣṭadyumna emphasizes choosing a commander fit for the task, so that a dharmic cause is supported by disciplined organization rather than mere emotion.
Kṛṣṇa expresses his judgment that Dhṛṣṭadyumna should be the army’s commander. Hearing this, the Pāṇḍavas rejoice and the forces begin energetic preparations for the impending war.