Shloka 42
भीष्मपर्व — अध्याय ११०: पार्थभीमयोः प्रहारः तथा भीष्माभिमुखं संग्रामविस्तारः
Arjuna and Bhima’s pressure; escalation toward Bhishma
नियतं समवाप्स्यामि सर्वमेतद् यथेप्सितम् । यस्य मे पुरुषव्यात्र भवान् पक्षे व्यवस्थित:,पुरुषसिंह! जिसके पक्षमें आप खड़े हैं, वह मैं यह सब अभीष्ट मनोरथ अवश्य पूर्ण कर लूँगा
niyataṃ samavāpsyāmi sarvam etad yathepsitam | yasya me puruṣavyāghra bhavān pakṣe vyavasthitaḥ ||
Yudhiṣṭhira berkata: “Aku pasti akan mencapai semuanya ini tepat seperti yang kuinginkan, wahai harimau di antara manusia; kerana engkau berdiri teguh di pihakku. Dengan pelindung dan sekutu sepertimu, cita-cita yang benar milikku tidak akan gagal.”
युधिछिर उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical power of righteous alliance: when a steadfast, noble supporter stands on one’s side, one’s dharmic aims gain certainty. It underscores confidence grounded not in arrogance but in dependable support and commitment.
Yudhiṣṭhira addresses a revered ally (called “puruṣavyāghra,” ‘tiger among men’) and declares that he will surely accomplish his intended objectives because that powerful figure has taken his side and stands firmly in support.