Mahabharata 7.116.5 — Drona Parva, Adhyaya 116, Shloka 5
Śaineya’s Breakthrough and Reunion with Arjuna (शैनेयस्य समागमः)
आरोहे पर्यवस्कन्दे सरणे सान्तरप्लुते । सम्यक्प्रहरणे याने व्यपयाने च कोविदम्,चढ़ने, उतरने, फैलने, कूद-कूदकर चलने, भली-भाँति प्रहार करने, युद्धके लिये जाने और अवसर देखकर पलायन करनेमें भी कुशल हैं
ārohe paryavaskande saraṇe sāntaraplute | samyak-praharaṇe yāne vyapayāne ca kovidam ||
সঞ্জয় বললেন— আরোহণ-অবরোহণে, দৌড়ে নেমে পড়ায়, কঠিন ভূমিতে লাফিয়ে লাফিয়ে অগ্রসর হতে, কৌশলে সরে-সরে ছড়িয়ে চলতে, যথাযথ আঘাত করতে, যুদ্ধের জন্য এগিয়ে যেতে এবং সময় বুঝে পশ্চাদপসরণ করতেও তারা দক্ষ।
संजय उवाच
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Competence in warfare includes restraint and discernment: true skill is not only the ability to attack effectively but also the wisdom to withdraw at the right time, keeping action aligned with judgment and purpose.
Sañjaya is describing a warrior’s tactical proficiency—mounting and dismounting, maneuvering with leaps and rapid movement, striking accurately, advancing to fight, and retreating when advantageous—highlighting battlefield versatility.
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