Shloka 17
भीष्मसेनापत्याभिषेकः
Bhīṣma’s Appointment as Commander-in-Chief
युधिष्टिरस्त्वभिप्रायमभिलक्ष्य महीक्षिताम् । योगमाज्ञापयामास भीमार्जुनयमै: सह,युधिष्ठिरने राजाओंका अभिप्राय समझकर भीम, अर्जुन तथा नकुल-सहदेवके साथ उन्हें युद्धके लिये तैयार हो जानेकी आज्ञा दे दी
yudhiṣṭiras tv abhiprāyam abhilakṣya mahīkṣitām | yogam ājñāpayāmāsa bhīmārjunayamaiḥ saha ||
Vaiśampāyana dit : Yudhiṣṭhira, discernant l’intention des rois assemblés, donna l’ordre—avec Bhīma, Arjuna et les jumeaux Nakula et Sahadeva—de faire les préparatifs nécessaires pour la guerre.
वैशग्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Leadership in dharma includes clear-eyed recognition of others’ intentions and timely action. Even a peace-inclined ruler like Yudhiṣṭhira must prepare responsibly when the political situation and the resolve of allied kings indicate that conflict is imminent.
After understanding the mindset and decision of the gathered kings, Yudhiṣṭhira instructs that war preparations be undertaken, acting in concert with Bhīma, Arjuna, and the twin brothers Nakula and Sahadeva.