Shloka 116
वासवी-शक्तेः प्रयोगः, घटोत्कच-वधोत्तर-शोकः, व्यासोपदेशश्च
The Vāsavī Spear’s Use, Post-Ghaṭotkaca Grief, and Vyāsa’s Counsel
तिष्ठ दुर्योधनाद्य त्वं न कार्य: सम्भ्रमस्त्वया । सहैभि भ्रत्रभिवीरि: पार्थिवैश्रेन्द्रविक्रमै:,“दुर्योधन! आज तुम चुपचाप खड़े रहो। तुम्हें इन्द्रके समान पराक्रमी इन राजाओं तथा अपने वीर भाइयोंके साथ तनिक भी घबराना नहीं चाहिये
tiṣṭha duryodhanādya tvaṁ na kāryaḥ sambhramas tvayā | sahaibhi bhrātṛbhir vīraiḥ pārthivaiś cendra-vikramaiḥ ||
Sañjaya berkata: “Wahai Duryodhana, berdirilah teguh hari ini; jangan biarkan kegelisahan menguasaimu. Bersama saudara-saudaramu yang gagah ini dan para raja yang perkasa laksana Indra, tiada alasan untuk gentar.”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse emphasizes steadiness under pressure: a leader must restrain panic and draw strength from allies and collective resolve, especially in crisis.
In the midst of the Drona Parva’s intense fighting, Sañjaya reports an exhortation directed at Duryodhana, urging him to stand firm and not lose composure, reminding him of the support of his brothers and powerful allied kings.