Shloka 54
Bhīma–Duryodhana Gadāyuddha Saṃkalpa
Resolve for the Mace Duel
अवश्यमेव योद्धव्यं सर्वरेव मया सह । युक्त त्वयुक्तमित्येतद् वेत्सि त्वं चैव सर्वदा,मुझे तो तुम सब लोगोंके साथ अवश्य युद्ध करना है; परंतु इसमें क्या उचित है और क्या अनुचित; इसे तुम सदा अच्छी तरह जानते हो
avaśyam eva yoddhavyaṃ sarvair eva mayā saha | yuktaṃ tv ayuktam ity etad vetsi tvaṃ caiva sarvadā ||
دُریودھن نے کہا—تم سب میرے ساتھ ہو تو مجھے لازماً جنگ کرنی ہی ہے۔ مگر اس میں کیا مناسب ہے اور کیا نامناسب—یہ بات تم ہمیشہ خوب جانتے ہو۔
दुर्योधन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse contrasts inevitability of action (the resolve to fight) with ethical discernment (knowing what is right or wrong). It highlights a common Mahabharata tension: commitment to a chosen course versus the responsibility to judge it by dharma.
Duryodhana declares that battle is unavoidable and that he will fight with his supporters. At the same time, he addresses a confidant/adviser, acknowledging that the listener understands the moral propriety or impropriety of the situation—framing the moment as one of counsel amid impending combat.