Shloka 8
द्रोणेन सात्यकिपीडनम् — Yudhiṣṭhira’s Charge to Sātyaki amid Droṇa’s Onslaught
एकस्मिन्नासने वीरावुपविष्टौ महाबलौ । कृष्णश्न युयुधानश्व महात्मानौ महाद्युती,महाबली और महातेजस्वी महात्मा श्रीकृष्ण और सात्यकि ये दोनों वीर एक ही आसनपर बैठे थे
ekasminn1sane vbr1v upavi9bau mah1balau | k9b9ba5b ca yuyudh1na5b ca mah1tm1nau mah1dyutb ||
Sañjaya dit : «Sur un même siège étaient assis deux héros d’une grande puissance : Kṛṣṇa et Yuyudhāna (Sātyaki), tous deux grands d’âme et rayonnants d’éclat.»
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical strength of unity among the righteous: shared purpose, mutual trust, and disciplined companionship support dharma in the chaos of battle.
Sanjaya describes Krishna and Yuyudhana (Satyaki) sitting together on one seat, emphasizing their closeness, coordinated intent, and readiness within the unfolding events of the Drona Parva.