Shloka 44
भीमसेनस्य कौरवसुतवधः तथा श्रुतर्वावधः
Slaying of Kaurava princes and the fall of Śrutarvā
दुर्योधनेन कि कार्य द्रक्ष्यध्वं यदि जीवति । युद्धयध्वं सहिता: सर्वे कि वो राजा करिष्यति
sañjaya uvāca | duryodhanena kiṁ kāryaṁ drakṣyadhvaṁ yadi jīvati | yudhyadhvaṁ sahitāḥ sarve kiṁ vo rājā kariṣyati ||
Dijo Sañjaya: «¿De qué sirve Duryodhana aquí? Si aún vive, lo veréis a su debido tiempo. Ahora, todos vosotros—unidos—seguid luchando. ¿Qué puede hacer vuestro rey por vosotros en este momento?»
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In the crisis of battle, duty and effective action take precedence over anxious dependence on a leader’s presence. The line urges unity and immediate performance of one’s role (kṣatriya-dharma), rather than seeking reassurance from the king.
Amid heavy casualties and confusion, wounded warriors speak up to redirect the troops: instead of looking for Duryodhana or waiting for his support, they should fight together at once; if he is alive, they will encounter him later.