Shloka 5
Adhyāya 35 — Bhīmasena’s Counter-Encirclement and the Karṇa Engagement Escalation
कर्णस्य यच्छ संग्रामे मद्रराज हयोत्तमान् । त्वयाभिगुप्तो राधेयो विजेष्यति धनंजयम्
sañjaya uvāca |
karṇasya yaccha saṅgrāme madrarāja hayottamān |
tvayābhigupto rādheyo vijeṣyati dhanañjayam ||
Санджая сказал: «О царь Мадры, в сражении крепко держи в повиновении превосходных коней Карны. Под твоей защитой Радхея (Карна) несомненно одолеет Дхананджаю (Арджуну)».
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights that success in warfare is not merely individual heroism; it depends on disciplined control (especially of the chariot and horses), protection by capable allies, and coordinated execution—suggesting an ethical and practical emphasis on responsibility and teamwork amid conflict.
Sanjaya addresses the king of Madra (Śalya), urging him to control Karna’s superior horses during the battle. He asserts that with Śalya’s protection and skilled handling, Karna (Radheya) will be able to defeat Arjuna (Dhananjaya).