Shloka 22
द्रोण-पार्थ-युद्धम्
Droṇa–Pārtha Strategic Engagement
तेषामापततां युद्धे नापयाने5भवन्मति: । शीघ्रत्वमेव पार्थस्य पूजयन्ति सम चेतसा
teṣām āpatatāṁ yuddhe nāpayāne 'bhavan matiḥ | śīghratvam eva pārthasya pūjayanti sma cetasā ||
Vaiśampāyana berkata: Ketika mereka menerjang ke medan perang, tidak timbul sedikit pun niat untuk berundur. Sebaliknya, dengan tekad sebulat hati, mereka diam-diam mengagumi dan memuliakan Pārtha atas ketangkasannya yang pantas—menganggap kepantasan dan tindakan segera itu sebagai tanda keunggulan seorang kesatria serta keteguhan pada dharma tugas.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
In a righteous conflict, wavering and thoughts of retreat weaken collective duty; steadfast resolve and timely, decisive action—exemplified by Pārtha’s swiftness—strengthen morale and uphold kṣatriya-dharma.
As the fighters surge into combat, they do not consider withdrawing. Their minds instead turn to praising Pārtha (Arjuna) for his rapid, decisive conduct, taking it as an inspiring standard for the battle.