Shloka 13
Droṇa–Arjuna Yuddha; Trigarta-Āvaraṇa; Bhīmasena Gajānīka-bheda
Droṇa and Arjuna Engage; Trigarta Containment; Bhīma Breaks the Elephant Corps
(न तु कार्यस्त्वया राजन् हैडिम्बेन दुरात्मना ।।
sañjaya uvāca | na tu kāryas tvayā rājan haiḍimben durātmanā || ahaṃ droṇaḥ kṛpaḥ drauṇiḥ kṛtavarmā ca sātvatāḥ | śalyaś ca saumadattiś ca vikarṇaś ca mahārathaḥ | (anye ca tava bhrātaraḥ) kathayiṣyāmaḥ durdharṣo viniḥśvasya punaḥ punaḥ ||
三阇耶说道：“大王啊，你不应与那邪恶的希丁芭之子（伽托迦遮）交战。我——德罗那、克利波、德罗那之子阿湿婆他摩、萨特瓦塔族的克利多跋摩、沙利耶、娑乌摩达底（布利湿罗婆）、大车战士毗迦尔那，以及你其余的兄弟们——都将替你与那强大的罗刹作战。”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The passage highlights prudent leadership in war: recognizing a dangerous opponent, restraining ego-driven rashness, and relying on counsel and appropriate delegation. Duryodhana’s humility before Bhīṣma contrasts with his earlier pride, showing that dharma in kingship includes listening to elders and choosing strategy over impulsive valor.
After being defeated by Ghaṭotkaca, Duryodhana cannot endure the humiliation. He approaches Bhīṣma, bows respectfully, and reports the events while repeatedly sighing. The counsel conveyed is that the king should not personally fight Ghaṭotkaca; instead, senior Kaurava champions—Droṇa, Kṛpa, Aśvatthāmā, Kṛtavarmā, Śalya, Bhūriśravas, Vikarṇa, and others—will take up that battle.