Mahabharata 7.103.37 — Drona Parva, Adhyaya 103, Shloka 37
भीमसेन-द्रोण-संग्रामः
Bhīmasena and Droṇa: Containment, Advance, and Recognition
द्रोणेनाबद्धकवचो राजा दुर्योधनस्तत: । ययावेकरथेनाजौ हयसंस्कारवित् प्रभो
droṇenābaddha-kavaco rājā duryodhanas tataḥ | yayāv eka-rathenājau haya-saṃskāra-vit prabho ||
Dijo Sañjaya: Entonces el rey Duryodhana, ceñido con la armadura que Droṇa le había ajustado, salió al campo de batalla con un solo carro. Diestro en el adiestramiento y gobierno de los caballos, avanzó—imagen de resolución regia sostenida por pericia marcial y por la autoridad protectora de su maestro, aun cuando el peso moral de la guerra gravita sobre cada acto semejante.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how martial action in war is shaped not only by personal will but also by training, preparedness, and the authority of one’s teacher. It subtly underscores the ethical tension of relying on external protections and expertise while stepping into a conflict whose consequences are grave.
Sañjaya reports that Duryodhana, equipped with armor secured by Droṇa, proceeds onto the battlefield using a single chariot. The detail that he is an expert in horse-training emphasizes his practical competence as he enters combat.
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