Shloka 27
केचिदासन् निरुत्साहा: केचित् क्रुद्धा मनस्विन:
kecid āsan nirutsāhāḥ kecit kruddhā manasvinaḥ
قال سنجيا: «كان فيهم من فترت همّته وخمدت مبادرته، وفيهم من—لطبيعته الصلبة—اشتعل غضبًا. وفي قلب الحرب انشطر المعنويّ: يأسٌ من جانب، وعزمٌ شرسٌ من جانب آخر، وكلٌّ منهما يرسم كيف يُتَّبع الواجب وتُمارَس القسوة.»
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights contrasting inner states in crisis—despondency versus wrathful resolve—implying that ethical action in war is deeply influenced by mental disposition; loss of courage and uncontrolled anger both distort discernment and dharma.
Sanjaya reports the reactions within the battlefield camp: some fighters or groups are demoralized, while others are fiercely angered and determined, indicating mixed responses to unfolding events in the Drona Parva.