Mahabharata — Udyoga Parva, Shloka 32
भीष्मधृतराष्ट्रसंवादः — पाण्डवबलप्रशंसा
Bhishma–Dhritarashtra Dialogue: Appraisal of Pandava Strength
एष चारिषु विक्रान्त: कर्म सत्पुरुषोचितम् | कर्ता विमर्दे सुमहत् त्वदर्थे पुरुषोत्तम:
eṣa cāriṣu vikrāntaḥ karma satpuruṣocitam | kartā vimarde sumahat tvadarthe puruṣottamaḥ | puruṣaśreṣṭhaḥ satyavān śatrūṇām upari mahān parākramaṃ darśayiṣyati ||
Bhīṣma said: “This man is valiant in battle-array and performs deeds worthy of the noble. In the clash of war he will accomplish great exploits for your sake, O best of men. A foremost person, true to his word, he will display mighty prowess over the enemies.”
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Noble action in war is framed as dharmic when it is satpuruṣocita (worthy of the good), grounded in satya (truthfulness/keeping one’s word), and directed toward rightful loyalty and duty.
Bhīṣma is commending a particular warrior’s character and battlefield capability, assuring the addressed leader that this person will perform great deeds in the coming conflict and overpower the enemies.