Shloka 78
कृष्णोपदेशः, अर्जुनस्य क्षमा-याचनम्, कर्णवध-अनुज्ञा
Krishna’s Counsel, Arjuna’s Apology, and Authorization for Karṇa’s Slaying
तान् दृष्टवा समरे शूरांस्तर्जमानान् परस्परम्
tān dṛṣṭvā samare śūrāṁs tarjayamānān parasparam
Wika ni Sañjaya: “Nang makita niya sa larangan ang mga bayaning iyon na nagbabatuhan ng panunukso at hamon, napagmasdan niyang ang sagupaan ay hindi lamang pinaiigting ng sandata, kundi pati ng pagmamataas, tunggalian, at pagnanais na manaig—mga bagay na nagpapadilim sa paghatol at lalo pang nagpapabigat sa panganib na moral ng digmaan.”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how verbal provocation and mutual taunting can inflame conflict. In the Mahābhārata’s ethical frame, such agitation (born of pride and rivalry) pushes warriors toward harsher choices, making restraint and discernment harder even for the brave.
Sañjaya reports that he sees the heroes in the midst of battle, mutually threatening and challenging one another. The scene sets the tone for an intensifying confrontation where words sharpen hostility alongside weapons.