Shloka 26
धर्मरहस्योपदेशः
Dharma-rahasya Instruction: Vows, Truth, and Non-injury
निहते भीमसेने वा यदि वा विरथीकृते । अभियास्यति मां पार्थस्तन्मे साधु भविष्यति
nihate bhīmasene vā yadi vā virathīkṛte | abhiyāsyati māṃ pārthas tan me sādhu bhaviṣyati ||
பீமசேனன் கொல்லப்பட்டாலோ, அல்லது ரதமின்றி ஆக்கப்பட்டாலோ, பார்த்தன் அர்ஜுனன் நிச்சயமாக என்னை நோக்கி முன்னேறும்; அது எனக்குப் பொருத்தமும் விரும்பத்தக்கதுமாகும்.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse reflects the kshatriya battlefield ethic: decisive confrontation is considered “proper” when it arises from a clear cause (the fall or disabling of a key warrior). It highlights how duty and martial honor can frame even dangerous outcomes as desirable when they lead to a direct, fated encounter.
Sanjaya describes a tactical expectation: if Bhima is killed or made chariotless, Arjuna (Partha) will be provoked to advance and engage. Sanjaya views Arjuna’s approach as an advantageous or fitting development, implying an anticipated escalation to a major duel.