Shloka 10
द्रुपदवाक्यं
Drupada’s Counsel on Conciliation and Alliance Mobilization
तत् त्वरध्वं नरेन्द्राणां पूर्वमेव प्रचोदने । महद्धि कार्य वोढव्यमिति मे वर्तते मति:
tat tvaradhvaṁ narendrāṇāṁ pūrvam eva pracodane | mahad dhi kāryaṁ voḍhavyam iti me vartate matiḥ ||
Drupada dit : «Hâtez-vous, afin que notre appel parvienne aux rois en temps voulu, avant même qu’il faille les presser de nouveau. À mon jugement, une grande entreprise se dresse devant nous, et nous devons être prêts à en porter le fardeau.»
दुपद उवाच
Educational Q&A
Timely action and shared responsibility are essential in statecraft: when a major duty approaches, leaders must act promptly, coordinate allies early, and be prepared to shoulder the moral and practical burden of the undertaking.
Drupada urges his people to hurry in sending invitations/summons to various kings so that support is secured in advance. He frames the coming situation as a ‘great task’ that must be carried collectively, signaling preparation for a large political-military effort.