Shloka 44
भीमसेनस्य कौरवसुतवधः तथा श्रुतर्वावधः
Slaying of Kaurava princes and the fall of Śrutarvā
दुर्योधनेन कि कार्य द्रक्ष्यध्वं यदि जीवति । युद्धयध्वं सहिता: सर्वे कि वो राजा करिष्यति,दूसरे अत्यन्त घायल हुए क्षत्रिय वहाँ इस प्रकार कहने लगे--“अरे! दुर्योधनसे यहाँ क्या काम है? यदि वे जीवित होंगे तो तुम सब लोग उन्हें देख ही लोगे। इस समय तो सब लोग एक साथ होकर केवल युद्ध करो। राजा तुम्हारी क्या (सहायता) करेंगे”
sañjaya uvāca | duryodhanena kiṁ kāryaṁ drakṣyadhvaṁ yadi jīvati | yudhyadhvaṁ sahitāḥ sarve kiṁ vo rājā kariṣyati ||
Sañjaya said: “What use is Duryodhana here? If he is still alive, you will see him soon enough. For now, all of you—united—fight on. What help can your king render you (in this moment)?”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In the crisis of battle, duty and effective action take precedence over anxious dependence on a leader’s presence. The line urges unity and immediate performance of one’s role (kṣatriya-dharma), rather than seeking reassurance from the king.
Amid heavy casualties and confusion, wounded warriors speak up to redirect the troops: instead of looking for Duryodhana or waiting for his support, they should fight together at once; if he is alive, they will encounter him later.