Shloka 8
द्रोणेन सात्यकिपीडनम् — Yudhiṣṭhira’s Charge to Sātyaki amid Droṇa’s Onslaught
एकस्मिन्नासने वीरावुपविष्टौ महाबलौ । कृष्णश्न युयुधानश्व महात्मानौ महाद्युती,महाबली और महातेजस्वी महात्मा श्रीकृष्ण और सात्यकि ये दोनों वीर एक ही आसनपर बैठे थे
ekasminn1sane vbr1v upavi9bau mah1balau | k9b9ba5b ca yuyudh1na5b ca mah1tm1nau mah1dyutb ||
Sanjaya said: On a single seat sat two mighty heroes—Krishna and Yuyudhana (Satyaki)—both great-souled and radiant with power. Their shared seat signals unity of purpose and steadfast resolve amid the moral strain of war, where righteous alliance and disciplined courage become essential supports of dharma.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical strength of unity among the righteous: shared purpose, mutual trust, and disciplined companionship support dharma in the chaos of battle.
Sanjaya describes Krishna and Yuyudhana (Satyaki) sitting together on one seat, emphasizing their closeness, coordinated intent, and readiness within the unfolding events of the Drona Parva.