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
Sañjaya said: Dhrishtadyumna repeatedly called out to the armies—raising his voice again and again to rally, direct, and steady the warriors amid the turmoil of battle, where leadership and resolve become decisive ethical forces in the conduct of war.
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.