The prince runs to his teacher

dṛṣṭvā tu pāṇḍavānīkaṃ vyūḍhaṃ duryodhanastadāācāryamupasaṃgamya rājā vacanamabravīt

Seeing the Pandava army drawn up for battle, King Duryodhana went to his teacher Drona, and spoke.

What it means

Sanjaya begins his report with a telling detail. Duryodhana does not stay with his generals. He sees the enemy lined up in perfect order, and he goes straight to his old teacher. The man with the larger army is the one who looks shaken. His words will soon show it.

The story

Drona taught archery to all the princes, Pandavas and Kauravas alike. Now his students stand on both sides of the field. Duryodhana walks over to him, not to ask for wisdom, but to make sure of where his loyalty lies.

In your life

Remember the night before a big pitch, when you hear the rival team's plan is brilliant. You call your mentor, not for advice, but to hear that you'll win. Next time, notice what you are really asking for.