Shloka 10
Śoka-śamana: Kṛṣṇa’s Consolation and Nārada’s Exempla to Sṛñjaya
Chapter 29
सर्वेडप्यभिमुखा: शूरा विजिता रणशोभिन: । नैषां कश्चित् पृष्ठतो वा पलायन वापि पातित:
sarve 'py abhimukhāḥ śūrā vijitā raṇaśobhināḥ | naiṣāṃ kaścit pṛṣṭhato vā palāyana vāpi pātitaḥ ||
Tous étaient de braves guerriers, faisant face à l’ennemi, victorieux au milieu de la splendeur de la bataille. Aucun ne fut frappé dans le dos, et nul ne tomba en fuyant.
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse praises steadfast courage: a warrior’s honor lies in confronting danger directly and not abandoning duty through fear. Ethically, it elevates resolve and responsibility over self-preservation when one has accepted a righteous role.
Vāyudeva describes a group of warriors as victorious and battle-glorious, emphasizing that none were slain while fleeing or with their backs turned—highlighting their disciplined bravery and adherence to the warrior code.