Shloka 36
कर्णभीमसमागमः | Karṇa–Bhīma Encounter
ततो राजा महाप्राज्ञ: सर्वास्त्रकुशलो बली । दुर्योधनो<ब्रवीच्छल्यं मद्रराज॑ महीपतिम्
tato rājā mahāprājñaḥ sarvāstrakuśalo balī | duryodhano 'bravīc chalyaṃ madrarājaṃ mahīpatim ||
そのとき、王ドゥルヨーダナ――大いなる知略と力を備え、あらゆる武器に通じた者――は、マドラの王にして諸王の中の君主たるシャリヤに語りかけた。この場面は、戦の道義的重圧の中で、ドゥルヨーダナが助言と同盟に依り、策の言葉と忠誠が武器に劣らず勝敗を決することを示している。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Power in war is not only martial skill but also the ability to seek and use counsel; yet ethical tension remains, because alliances and persuasive speech can be employed in service of adharma as easily as dharma.
Sanjaya reports that Duryodhana, described as strong and expert in weapons, turns to address Śalya, the Madra king—setting up a request, instruction, or strategic conversation relevant to the unfolding battle.