Shloka 10
Śikhaṇḍī-janma-nigūḍha-vṛtta (The concealed birth-account of Śikhaṇḍī) | शिखण्डी-जन्म-निगूढ-वृत्त
तत् तथाभूतमाज्ञाय पुनर्दूतान्नराधिप: । प्रास्थापयत् पार्षताय निहन्मीति स्थिरो भव,फिर दूतके मुखसे उस समाचारको यथार्थ जानकर राजा हिरण्यवर्माने ट्रपदके पास दूत भेजा। स्थिर रहो (सावधान हो जाओ), मैं कुछ ही दिनोंमें तुम्हारा संहार कर डालूँगा
tat tathābhūtam ājñāya punar dūtān narādhipaḥ | prāsthāpayat pārṣatāya nihannmīti sthiro bhava ||
Bhīṣma dijo: Al saber que el asunto había resultado en verdad así, el rey volvió a enviar mensajeros al hijo de Pṛṣata (Drupada), declarando: «Mantente firme—ponte en guardia; en pocos días te destruiré».
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how unchecked anger and royal pride turn information into retaliation: instead of seeking dharmic restraint or reconciliation, the king responds by sending a threat of imminent destruction, illustrating the ethical danger of escalating conflict through hostile speech and intent.
After confirming the reported situation, the king (Hiraṇyavarman) sends envoys again to Drupada (called Pārṣata), warning him to be vigilant because the king intends to destroy him soon—an explicit diplomatic message that functions as a declaration of impending attack.