Shloka 20
भीष्मस्य अप्रतिमपराक्रमः — शिखण्डिपुरस्कृतः प्रहारः
Bhīṣma’s unmatched momentum and the assault with Śikhaṇḍin in the lead
धष्टद्युम्नस्तु सैन्यानि प्राक्रोशत पुन: पुन:
dhṛṣṭadyumnas tu sainyāni prākrośat punaḥ punaḥ
সঞ্জয় বললেন—ধৃষ্টদ্যুম্ন বারংবার উচ্চস্বরে সেনাদলকে আহ্বান করে যোদ্ধাদের উদ্দীপ্ত ও স্থির রাখলেন।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In a dharma-oriented war narrative, effective leadership is shown through clear, repeated communication that sustains order and morale; ethical conduct in battle depends not only on valor but also on disciplined coordination.
Sañjaya reports that Dhrishtadyumna, acting as a battlefield commander, repeatedly shouted instructions or rallying calls to the troops, emphasizing the intensity of the moment and the need to organize the army during combat.