Shloka 53
Adhyāya 55: Pārtha–Rādheya Saṃvāda and Tactical Exchange
Chapter 55
एतस्य रथमास्थाय राधेयस्य दुरात्मन: । यत्तों भवेथा: संग्रामे स्पर्थते हि सदा मया,इस दुरात्मा राधापुत्रके रथके निकट जाकर सावधान हो जाना। यह सदा युद्धमें मेरे साथ स्पर्धा रखता है
etasyā ratham āsthāya rādheyasya durātmanaḥ | yatto bhavethāḥ saṅgrāme spardhate hi sadā mayā ||
Arjuna berkata: “Saat engkau mendekati kereta Radheya (Karna) yang berhati bengis itu, berjaga-jagalah dalam pertempuran. Ia selalu ingin menantangku di medan perang.”
अजुन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even amid rightful warfare, one must remain vigilant and discerning about an opponent’s intent; rivalry and pride can drive conflict, so preparedness and clear judgment are essential to uphold kshatriya duty without carelessness.
Arjuna instructs his charioteer to approach Karna’s chariot cautiously and stay alert, noting that Karna constantly seeks a direct contest with him on the battlefield.