Shloka 433
कर्णभीमयुद्धम्
Karna–Bhīma Combat Report
द्रोणो व्यमोहयच्छत्रून् सर्वसैन्यानि वा विभो । प्रभो! उन्हें रथ और विशेषतः आयुधसे रहित देख द्रोणाचार्यने शत्रुओं तथा उनकी सम्पूर्ण सेनाओंको मोहित कर दिया
sañjaya uvāca | droṇo vyamohayac chatrūn sarvasainyāni vā vibho |
قال سانجيا: يا ذا البأس، إنّ درونا أوقع الأعداء في الحيرة—بل جيوشهم كلّها—حين رآهم محرومين من عرباتهم، ولا سيّما من أسلحتهم.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores that victory in war is not only physical but also psychological: disarming and confusing an opponent can collapse an entire force. Ethically, it invites reflection on the boundary between legitimate strategy and taking advantage of an enemy rendered helpless.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that Droṇa, acting as commander, caused the opposing side and their forces to fall into confusion—especially as they were seen without chariots and weapons—indicating a moment where Droṇa’s tactical dominance disrupts the enemy’s cohesion.