Mahabharata 7.175.29 — Drona Parva, Adhyaya 175, Shloka 29
एवमुक्तो महाराज पार्थ: कृष्णमथाब्रवीत् । भीत: कुन्तीसुतो राजा राधेयस्याद्य विक्रमात्
evam ukto mahārāja pārthaḥ kṛṣṇam athābravīt | bhītaḥ kuntīsuto rājā rādheyasyādya vikramāt ||
சஞ்சயன் கூறினான்—மகாராஜா! இவ்வாறு சொல்லப்பட்டதும் பார்த்தன் அர்ஜுனன் கிருஷ்ணனை நோக்கி கூறினான்—“பிரபுவே! இன்று குந்தியின் மகன் அரசன் யுதிஷ்டிரன், ராதேயன் கர்ணனின் வீரத்தால் அச்சமடைந்துள்ளார்.”
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The verse underscores that fear can arise even in the most dharmic leaders when faced with formidable force, and that seeking wise guidance (here, turning to Kṛṣṇa) is an ethical response—transforming anxiety into informed action rather than rashness.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that after being spoken to, Arjuna addresses Kṛṣṇa, noting that Yudhiṣṭhira has become fearful due to Karna’s prowess on the battlefield, setting up a moment where counsel and strategy will be sought.
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