Mahabharata 9.65.37 — Shalya Parva, Adhyaya 65, Shloka 37
सर्वोपायैहिं नेष्यामि प्रेतराजनिवेशनम् । अनुज्ञां तु महाराज भवान् मे दातुमरहति
sarvopāyaiḥ hi neṣyāmi pretarājaniveśanam | anujñāṃ tu mahārāja bhavān me dātum arhati ||
サञ्जयは言った。「あらゆる手段をもって、彼らを死者の王の住まいへ送りましょう。されど大王よ、私に許しを賜るべきです。」
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The verse highlights the ethical weight of agency in war: even when one claims capability (“by all means I will send them to Yama’s abode”), action is framed as requiring legitimate authorization from the king. It underscores responsibility, hierarchy, and accountability for lethal decisions.
Sañjaya reports a warrior’s aggressive resolve to destroy opponents and send them to the realm of Yama, while simultaneously seeking the king’s explicit permission—showing both martial intent and the need for royal sanction.
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