Shloka 15
द्रोणपर्व — अध्याय 128: दुर्योधनस्य परसेनाप्रवेशः
Duryodhana’s Incursion and the Tumult of Battle
यथैव च मम प्रीतिरर्जुने शत्रुसूदने,'शत्रुसूदन अर्जुनपर जैसा मेरा प्रेम है, वैसा ही रणदुर्मद वृष्णिवंशी वीर सात्यकिपर भी है। मैंने शिनिवंशका आनन्द बढ़ानेवाले सात्यकिको महान् कार्यभार सौंप रखा था
yathaiva ca mama prītir arjune śatrusūdane | tathāiva raṇadurmada vṛṣṇivaṃśye vīre sātyakau ||
サञ्जयは言った。「敵を討つアルジュナに注ぐ我が愛情と同じく、それはまた、戦の熱に酔うヴリシュニ族の勇士サーティヤキにも注がれている。シニ族の歓びたるその者に、私は大いなる重責を託していたのだ。」
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical leadership in war: affection and esteem should align with merit and responsibility. Sañjaya’s equal regard for Arjuna and Sātyaki underscores loyalty to capable protectors and the importance of entrusting major duties to proven warriors.
Sañjaya tells Dhṛtarāṣṭra that his goodwill toward Arjuna is matched by his regard for Sātyaki, a fierce Yādava hero. He notes that Sātyaki—who brings joy to the Śini clan—has been assigned a significant task in the unfolding battle situation.