Shloka 10
Adhyāya 31: Rājasūya-samāgama — The Gathering of Kings and the Ordering of Hospitality
विन्दानुविन्दावावन्त्यौ सैन्येन महता55वृतौ । जिगाय समरे वीरावदश्चिनेय: प्रतापवान्,अश्विनीकुमारोंके पुत्र प्रतापी सहदेवने वहाँ युद्धमें विशाल सेनासे घिरे हुए अवन्तीके राजकुमार विन्द और अनुविन्दको परास्त किया
vaindānuvindāv āvantyau sainyena mahatā vṛtau | jigāya samare vīrāv adaścineyaḥ pratāpavān |
Dijo Vaiśampāyana: En la batalla, el poderoso Sahadeva—hijo de los Aśvinīkumāras—derrotó a los dos heroicos príncipes de Avanti, Vinda y Anuvinda, aunque estaban rodeados y protegidos por un vasto ejército. El episodio subraya el valor disciplinado en la guerra justa: la destreza no se mide por el número, sino por el coraje firme y la conducta guiada por el deber en el campo de batalla.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even when opponents are backed by superior numbers, disciplined courage and adherence to kṣatriya-duty can prevail; true strength is shown through steadfast, duty-bound action rather than reliance on sheer force.
During the Pandavas’ campaign connected with Yudhiṣṭhira’s imperial ambition, Sahadeva engages the Avanti princes Vinda and Anuvinda and defeats them in battle despite their being protected by a large army.