04.026
Vaiśampāyana said.
Then the greatly powerful Droṇa, who perceives the true essence, said: Such as these are neither destroyed nor do they meet defeat. (04-26-1)
Valiant, learned, intelligent, self-controlled, knowers of righteousness, grateful, and devoted to the King of Righteousness. (04-26-2)
He who knows the principles of morality, righteousness, and purpose, composed like a father, established in righteousness, truthful and firm, the elder, and one who honors elders. (04-26-3)
O king, the brothers were obedient to their great-souled brother, Ajātaśatru, who was modest, and to those obedient brothers as well. (04-26-4)
For those who are obedient, calm, and great-souled in this way, for what reason would the righteous Pārtha do anything better for them? (04-26-5)
Therefore, with effort, they wait for the arising of the destined time's arrival. Indeed, I see by my understanding that they do not meet with destruction. (04-26-6)
Let whatever task is at hand now—and is urgent and cannot wait—be accomplished properly after careful consideration. Let the accommodation of these people also be duly considered. (04-26-7)
Truly, in every matter, those resolute sons of Pāṇḍu are difficult to comprehend—their heroism is remarkable, and they are sinless, endowed with austerity. (4-26-8)
Pārtha (Arjuna), who is pure-souled, virtuous, truthful, upright, and pure, is a mass of immeasurable light; he would even accept the eyes. (04-26-9)
Therefore, having understood, let it be done; and again let us search with Brāhmaṇas, spies, accomplished men, and other people who know about this. (04-26-10)
