Shloka 11
Jarāsandha-prastāvaḥ — Nīti-cintā ca Jarāsandhasya janma-vṛttāntaḥ
The Jarāsandha Prelude: Strategic Counsel and Birth Account
सर्वैरपि गुणैर्युक्तो निर्वीर्य: कि करिष्यति । गुणीभूता गुणा: सर्वे तिष्ठन्ति हि पराक्रमे,जो निर्बल है, वह सर्वगुणसम्पन्न होकर भी क्या करेगा? पराक्रममें सभी गुण उसके अंग बनकर रहते हैं
sarvair api guṇair yukto nirvīryaḥ kiṁ kariṣyati | guṇībhūtā guṇāḥ sarve tiṣṭhanti hi parākrame ||
सर्वैरपि गुणैर्युक्तो निर्वीर्यः किं करिष्यति। गुणीभूता गुणाः सर्वे तिष्ठन्ति हि पराक्रमे॥
अर्जुन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Virtues become practically meaningful when supported by vigor and courageous initiative (parākrama). Without strength and resolve, even many good qualities remain ineffective; with valor, those qualities can be applied as instruments for right action.
Arjuna is speaking in the Sabha Parva context, emphasizing the necessity of strength and heroic effort for accomplishing aims. He argues that mere possession of virtues is insufficient if one is powerless; effective action requires energy and valor, especially in a kṣatriya setting.