Shloka 17
कर्णस्य मन्त्रः — Duryodhana-प्रति नीति-विचारः
Karna’s Counsel on Strategy toward the Pāṇḍavas
आश्वासयामास च त॑ कुन्तीपुत्रं युधिष्ठिरम् । प्रतिजज्ञे च राज्याय द्रुपदो वदतां वर:,कुन्तीकुमारके मुखसे वह सारा समाचार सुनकर वक्ताओंमें श्रेष्ठ महाराज द्रपदने उस समय राजा धुृतराष्ट्रकी बड़ी निन्दा की और कुन्तीनन्दन युधिष्ठिरको आश्वासन दिया। साथ ही उन्होंने यह प्रतिज्ञा भी की कि “हम तुम्हें तुम्हारा राज्य दिलवाकर रहेंगे”
āśvāsayāmāsa ca taṁ kuntīputraṁ yudhiṣṭhiram | pratijajñe ca rājyāya drupado vadatāṁ varaḥ ||
Dijo Vaiśampāyana: Drupada, el más eminente entre los oradores, consoló al hijo de Kuntī, Yudhiṣṭhira; y además hizo un firme voto respecto del reino—prometiendo restituir a Yudhiṣṭhira su soberanía legítima.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
When rightful order is disturbed, dharma is upheld not only by personal restraint but also by supportive allies who offer reassurance and commit themselves to restoring justice; a vow made for a righteous cause becomes an ethical obligation.
Drupada reassures Yudhiṣṭhira and formally promises help concerning the recovery of his kingdom, positioning himself as an ally who will act against the injustice done to the Pāṇḍavas.