अयनेषु च सर्वेषु यथाभागमवस्थिता: |
भीष्ममेवाभिरक्षन्तु भवन्त: सर्व एव हि || 11||
ayaneṣhu cha sarveṣhu yathā-bhāgamavasthitāḥ
bhīṣhmamevābhirakṣhantu bhavantaḥ sarva eva hi
English Translation : Therefore, I call upon all the generals of the Kaurava army now to give full support to Grandsire Bheeshma, even as you defend your respective strategic points.
Duryodhana’s Strategic Conviction in Bhishma’s Might
As the mighty Kaurava and Pandava armies stood arrayed on the hallowed field of Kurukshetra, tensions crackled through the air. Duryodhana, his ambition burning ferociously, understood the grave stakes of the imminent battle. To emerge victorious against the formidable Pandava forces, he would need to leverage every possible strategic advantage.
His gaze settled upon the towering figure of Bhishma – the legendary patriarch and revered commander who would lead the Kaurava ranks into war. In Bhishma’s presence, Duryodhana beheld an undeniable edge, a consummate warrior whose combat prowess was matched only by the boon of inviolability he had been granted.
Bhishma was nigh unstoppable on the battlefield, destined to fight until he deemed the time to shed his mortal coil had arrived. It was this supernatural fortitude that Duryodhana sought to enshrine as an inspirational icon for his entire army.
Striding along the frontlines, the prince’s eyes burned with grim determination as he addressed his assembled generals and heroes. His voice rang across the ranks, a rallying call infused with strategic conviction.
“Warriors of the Kuru kingdom! Steel your courage and resolve, for today we march behind a brahmanastra embodied – our noble Grandsire Bhishma,” Duryodhana proclaimed. “His valor and skill in combat are without equal, as is the boon of inviolability he has been blessed with. He is the unassailable bulwark around which we must array our forces.”
The prince continued, “Let every diabolic of ours remain within the sphere of Bhishma’s influence and might. Give him your aid and support, for as long as he stands tall, victory is ours to seize. Draw inspiration from his example – let his unwavering presence be the unbreakable bastion that fortifies your resolve!”
“But nor should you abandon your designated positions while lending your strength to the Grandsire,” Duryodhana cautioned. “Each of you must also remain steadfast in your own duties and responsibilities on the battlefield. For it is the cohesive coordination of all our forces, pivoted around Bhishma’s supreme leadership, that will carve our path to ultimate triumph over the Pandavas!”
With Bhishma’s aura radiating outward, the Kaurava warriors felt a swell of confidence and resolve. Duryodhana’s rousing words had welded their individual resolves into an unbreakable whole – each man committed to fighting with the conviction that the Grandsire’s mythic presence imbued into their very souls.