Shloka 18
Adhyāya 20 — Rājadharma Argument for Paternal Inheritance and Timely Conciliation
एकादशैता: पृतना एकतश्न समागता: । एकतश्च महाबाहुर्बहुरूपी धनंजय:,'ये कौरवोंकी ग्यारह अक्षौहिणी सेनाएँ एक ओरसे आवें और दूसरी ओर केवल अनेक रूपधारी- महाबाहु अर्जुन हों, तो वे अकेले ही इन सबके लिये पर्याप्त हैं
ekādaśaitāḥ pṛtanā ekataś ca samāgatāḥ | ekataś ca mahābāhur bahurūpī dhanañjayaḥ ||
Disse Vaiśampāyana: “Ainda que esses onze exércitos se reúnam de um lado, e do outro esteja apenas Dhanañjaya Arjuna—de braços poderosos e capaz de assumir muitas formas—, ele sozinho é suficiente para enfrentá-los a todos.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Numerical superiority is not decisive when opposed by a single warrior of extraordinary capability and righteous resolve; the verse highlights the primacy of inner strength, skill, and dharmic backing over mere quantity.
Vaiśampāyana describes a stark contrast of forces: the Kauravas’ eleven battle-hosts on one side, and Arjuna alone on the other, emphasizing Arjuna’s formidable power and readiness to confront overwhelming opposition.