Shloka 17
Saumadatti-vadha and Bhīma–Alambusa-saṃyoga (सौमदत्तिवधः तथा भीमालम्बुससंयोगः)
स तद् गृहा धनुःश्रेष्ठ तस्थौ स्थानं समाहितः । विचकर्षाथ विधिवत् सशरं धनुरुत्तमम्
sa tad gṛhā dhanuḥśreṣṭha tasthau sthānaṃ samāhitaḥ | vicakarṣātha vidhivat saśaraṃ dhanuruttamam ||
সেই শ্ৰেষ্ঠ ধনুটি ধৰি সি তাত সমাহিত হৈ স্থিৰভাৱে থিয় হ’ল। তাৰ পিছত বিধিমতে, বাণ সংযুক্ত সেই উত্তম ধনুটি টানি ধৰিলে।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in warfare, action is to be undertaken with self-control (samāhita) and in accordance with proper conduct (vidhivat). The verse highlights disciplined readiness rather than impulsive violence.
Sañjaya describes a foremost warrior taking his position, steadying his mind, and then drawing his bow with an arrow fitted—preparing to strike in the ongoing battle scene of the Droṇa Parva.