Shloka 4
तत्र दुर्योधनो राजा कर्णेन सह भारत
tatra duryodhano rājā karṇena saha bhārata
Sinabi ni Sañjaya: Doon, si Haring Duryodhana—kasama si Karṇa—ay naroroon, O Bhārata. Itinatanghal ng taludtod ang tagpo sa pagbibigay-diin sa pag-asa ni Duryodhana kay Karṇa: ang bigkis na ito’y nagpapalakas sa kanyang loob, ngunit lalo rin siyang inilulubog sa landas ng tunggalian at adharma.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores how companionship and counsel shape moral direction: Duryodhana’s closeness with Karṇa signals a reinforced commitment to his chosen course, illustrating how alliances can intensify resolve—whether toward dharma or toward destructive ambition.
Sañjaya briefly locates the scene by stating that Duryodhana is there in the company of Karṇa, preparing the listener (Dhṛtarāṣṭra) for the ensuing developments involving Kaurava deliberations and the momentum toward war.