Shloka 21
Adhyāya 22: Śālva’s Weapon-Shower, Dāruka’s Wounding, and the Māyā-Report of Vasudeva’s Father
साधु सम्पश्य वार्ष्णेय शाल्वं सौभपतिं स्थितम् । अलं कृष्णावमन्यैनं साधु यत्नं समाचर,4वार्ष्णेय! वह देखिये, सौभराज शाल्व वहाँ खड़ा है। श्रीकृष्ण! इसकी उपेक्षा करनेसे कोई लाभ नहीं। इसके वधका कोई उचित उपाय कीजिये
sādhu sampaśya vārṣṇeya śālvaṃ saubhapatiṃ sthitam | alaṃ kṛṣṇāvamanyainaṃ sādhu yatnaṃ samācara ||
Vāyu said: “Look well, O Vārṣṇeya—Śālva, the lord of Saubha, stands there. Do not treat him with contempt, O Kṛṣṇa; mere disregard will not help. Take up a fitting and careful effort—devise the proper means to bring about his downfall.”
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even a powerful leader should not underestimate a capable adversary; ethical and effective action requires clear perception, strategic effort, and choosing an appropriate means rather than relying on contempt or complacency.
Vāyudeva addresses Kṛṣṇa, pointing out that Śālva, the ruler of Saubha, is present and formidable, and urges Kṛṣṇa to stop dismissing him and instead adopt a proper, deliberate plan to deal with him.