Shloka 22
द्रोण-पार्थ-युद्धम्
Droṇa–Pārtha Strategic Engagement
तेषामापततां युद्धे नापयाने5भवन्मति: । शीघ्रत्वमेव पार्थस्य पूजयन्ति सम चेतसा
teṣām āpatatāṁ yuddhe nāpayāne 'bhavan matiḥ | śīghratvam eva pārthasya pūjayanti sma cetasā ||
Wika ni Vaiśampāyana: Nang sila’y sumugod sa labanan, ni isang pag-iisip ng pag-urong ay hindi sumibol sa kanila. Sa halip, sa iisang layon, lihim nilang hinangaan at pinarangalan si Pārtha dahil sa kanyang mabilis at tiyak na pagpapasya—itinuring ang kanyang bilis at agarang pagkilos bilang tanda ng tunay na kagalingang mandirigma at matatag na pagtupad sa tungkulin.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
In a righteous conflict, wavering and thoughts of retreat weaken collective duty; steadfast resolve and timely, decisive action—exemplified by Pārtha’s swiftness—strengthen morale and uphold kṣatriya-dharma.
As the fighters surge into combat, they do not consider withdrawing. Their minds instead turn to praising Pārtha (Arjuna) for his rapid, decisive conduct, taking it as an inspiring standard for the battle.