Shloka 22
उद्योगपर्व — अध्याय ९३: कृष्णस्य धृतराष्ट्रोपदेशः
Kṛṣṇa’s Counsel to Dhṛtarāṣṭra in the Assembly
प्रवीरा: सर्वलोकस्य युवान: सिंहविक्रमा: । परिवार्य रथं शौरेरगच्छन्त परंतपा:,शत्रुओंको संताप देनेवाले, सिंहके समान पराक्रमी तथा सम्पूर्ण जगतके प्रख्यात तरुण वीर भगवान् श्रीकृष्णके रथको घेरकर चलते थे
vaiśampāyana uvāca | pravīrāḥ sarvalokasya yuvānaḥ siṃhavikramāḥ | parivārya rathaṃ śaurer agacchanta paraṃtapāḥ ||
Vaiśampāyana said: The renowned young heroes of the whole world—lion-like in valor and fierce in battle—moved along surrounding the chariot of Śauri (Śrī Kṛṣṇa), intent on scorching the enemy with their might.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights disciplined guardianship and coordinated strength: capable warriors place themselves around the leader’s chariot, showing that valor is most effective when guided by duty, order, and protective responsibility rather than mere aggression.
A group of famed youthful heroes proceeds while encircling Kṛṣṇa’s chariot, acting as an armed escort. The narration emphasizes their reputation, lion-like prowess, and readiness to strike down opponents as the events of the Udyoga Parva move toward open conflict.