Shloka 22
भीष्म–दुर्योधनसंवादः — शिखण्डिनं न हन्तुं कारणकथनम्
Amba-ākhyāna prologue
तथा स समरश्लाघी मन्तव्यो रथसत्तम: । काश्य: परमशीदघ्रास्त्र: श्लाघनीयो नरोत्तम:
tathā sa samaraślāghī mantavyo rathasattamaḥ | kāśyaḥ paramaśīghrāstraḥ ślāghanīyo narottamaḥ ||
Dijo Bhīṣma: «Del mismo modo, debes tener al rey de Kāśī por el más excelso de los guerreros de carro: se enorgullece de la guerra, despliega las armas con velocidad suprema y es un hombre eminente, digno de alabanza».
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Sound conduct in war includes clear-eyed recognition of merit and danger. Bhīṣma urges an honest evaluation of a warrior’s prowess—praise where due—so decisions are guided by reality rather than pride or underestimation.
Bhīṣma is describing notable fighters and advising how they should be regarded. Here he highlights the Kāśirāja as a top chariot-warrior, proud in battle and exceptionally fast in weapon-use, deserving the same serious regard as other eminent martial teachers/warriors.