Shloka 193
Śalya–Yudhiṣṭhira Duel and the Discharge of the Śakti (शल्यवधप्रसङ्गः)
अजेयौ वासवेनापि समरे शूरसम्मतौ । “इसके सम्बन्धमें मेरे मनमें जो संकल्प है
ajeyau vāsavenāpi samare śūrasammatāu |
三阇耶说道：“那两位——马德丽之勇子那俱罗与娑诃提婆——在战场上被认为连婆娑婆（因陀罗）也难以征服，且为诸英雄所敬。让他们守护我战车的车轮。”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights kṣatriya-dharma in practice: safeguarding one’s leader and equipment in battle is a concrete form of duty. It also underscores ethical recognition of merit—true heroes honor and rely upon proven valor and steadfast protection.
In the midst of the war narrative, Sañjaya reports a tactical arrangement: Nakula and Sahadeva, praised as exceptionally formidable, are assigned to protect the chariot wheels—an essential defensive role ensuring mobility and survival in combat.