Shloka 11
सेनासमागमः — The Convergence of Armies
द्रुपदस्याप्य भूत् सेना नानादेशसमागतै: । शोभिता पुरुषै: शूरै: पुत्रैश्चास्य महारथै:
drupadasyāpy abhūt senā nānādeśasamāgataiḥ | śobhitā puruṣaiḥ śūraiḥ putraiś cāsya mahārathaiḥ ||
Vaiśaṃpāyana said: Drupada’s army too was already present there—adorned by valiant warriors who had come from many different lands, and also by his own sons, mighty chariot-fighters.
वैशमग्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical weight of preparedness and alliance in a looming conflict: rulers gather capable protectors from many regions, and family responsibility (sons as mahārathas) becomes part of the collective duty to uphold their side’s cause.
Vaiśaṃpāyana describes the military situation: Drupada’s forces are already stationed there, strengthened and beautified by brave warriors arriving from various lands and by Drupada’s own sons, renowned as great chariot-fighters.