Shloka 39
Adhyāya 55: Pārtha–Rādheya Saṃvāda and Tactical Exchange
Chapter 55
तत् प्रभग्नं बल॑ दृष्टवा पार्थमाजिस्थितं पुन: । अभिप्रायं समाज्ञाय वैराटिरिदमब्रवीत्
tad prabhagnaṃ balaṃ dṛṣṭvā pārtham ājisthitaṃ punaḥ | abhiprāyaṃ samājñāya vairāṭir idam abravīt ||
ヴァイシャンパーヤナは語った。クル軍が崩れて逃げ散り、パールタ（アルジュナ）が再び戦場に堅く立つのを見て、ヴィラータ王子ウッタラはその意を悟り、こう言った。「ジシュヌよ。この見事な戦車に、御者として私を伴い座しておられるが、いまはどの軍へ向かわれたいのか。今日あなたが命じるところへ、私はあなたと共に参ろう。」
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Steadfastness in one’s duty inspires confidence and cooperation: when Arjuna stands firm after routing the enemy, Uttara recognizes his resolve and offers obedient support, illustrating disciplined leadership and loyal service in a righteous cause.
After the Kaurava forces are scattered, Arjuna remains ready for further combat. Uttara, the Virāṭa prince acting as charioteer, understands Arjuna’s next intention and asks which direction or opposing force Arjuna wishes to engage, promising to drive wherever commanded.