Sanskrit Verse
dhrishtaketus cekitanah kashirajas ca viryavan, purujit kuntibhojas ca shaibyash ca nara-pungavah
Translation & Meaning
Duryodhana continues listing the Pandava allies: Dhrishtaketu, Cekitana, the valiant king of Kashi, Purujit, Kuntibhoja, and Shaibya — all foremost among men. The enumeration underscores the vast coalition of righteous kings aligned with the Pandavas.
Key Teachings
- •Righteousness attracts allies and support from unexpected quarters
- •The strength of a just cause is reflected in the number and quality of its supporters
- •Acknowledging the breadth of opposition is a mark of strategic honesty
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