Shloka 22
द्रोण-पार्थ-युद्धम्
Droṇa–Pārtha Strategic Engagement
तेषामापततां युद्धे नापयाने5भवन्मति: । शीघ्रत्वमेव पार्थस्य पूजयन्ति सम चेतसा
teṣām āpatatāṁ yuddhe nāpayāne 'bhavan matiḥ | śīghratvam eva pārthasya pūjayanti sma cetasā ||
Dijo Vaiśampāyana: Cuando se lanzaron al combate, no les surgió pensamiento alguno de retirada. Antes bien, con resolución unánime, admiraban y honraban en su fuero interno la prontitud de Pārtha, tomando su velocidad y acción inmediata como señal de verdadera excelencia guerrera y de deber inquebrantable.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
In a righteous conflict, wavering and thoughts of retreat weaken collective duty; steadfast resolve and timely, decisive action—exemplified by Pārtha’s swiftness—strengthen morale and uphold kṣatriya-dharma.
As the fighters surge into combat, they do not consider withdrawing. Their minds instead turn to praising Pārtha (Arjuna) for his rapid, decisive conduct, taking it as an inspiring standard for the battle.