Selfless action, duty and freedom from attachment
3.6
कर्मयोगः
Karma Yogaḥ
अत्र शूरा महेष्वासा भीमार्जुनसमा युधि । युयुधानो विराटश्च द्रुपदश्च महारथः ॥
atra śūrā maheṣvāsā bhīmārjunasamā yudhi yuyudhāno virāṭaśca drupadaśca mahārathaḥ
atra — here; śūrāḥ — heroes; mahā-iṣu-āsāḥ — mighty bowmen; bhīma-arjuna — to Bhīma and Arjuna; samāḥ — equal; yudhi — in the fight; yuyudhānaḥ — Yuyudhāna; virāṭaḥ — Virāṭa; ca — also; drupadaḥ — Drupada; ca — also; mahā-rathaḥ — great fighter.
Behold in their ranks are many powerful warriors, like Yuyudhan, Virat, and Drupad, wielding mighty bows and equal in military prowess to Bheem and Arjun.
Duryodhana continues describing the mighty warriors in the Pāṇḍava army. He points out the great archers who are equal in strength and skill to Bhīma and Arjuna, and names Yuyudhāna (Sātyaki), Virāṭa and Drupada, all renowned warriors. By listing these accomplished fighters, he draws Droṇācārya’s attention to the formidable strength gathered on the opposing side.
Duryodhana is carefully observing the Pāṇḍava army and highlighting its most capable warriors. His words show that he recognises the strength and preparation of those standing against him. At the same time, repeatedly drawing attention to the enemy ’s power reveals the pressure he feels as he faces the reality of the battle.
The verse invites us to recognise the importance of awareness without fear. When we clearly see the strengths and challenges before us, we can prepare wisely instead of allowing them to overwhelm us. True courage does not come from ignoring difficulties, but from seeing them clearly and responding with steadiness.