Shloka 5
Draupadī’s Identification of the Pāṇḍavas and the Onset of the Chariot Engagement (द्रौपदी-पाण्डव-परिचयः)
ततः प्राप्तं त्वया वीर ग्रहणं शत्रुभिर्बलात्
tataḥ prāptaṃ tvayā vīra grahaṇaṃ śatrubhir balāt
Pagkaraan, O bayani, naganap na ikaw ay dinakip ng iyong mga kaaway sa pamamagitan ng lantay na dahas—isang pangyayaring nagpapakita na kahit ang matatapang ay maaaring madaig kapag nagtipon ang lakas ng kaaway, at na ang pagtitiis at wastong asal ay sinusubok sa ilalim ng pamimilit.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights a dharmic test: when one is overpowered by force, true valor is shown not only in strength but in steadiness, restraint, and adherence to right conduct despite coercion.
Vaiśaṃpāyana reports that the addressed hero has been forcibly seized by enemies—marking a turn toward confinement or disadvantage brought about by hostile power.