Shloka 24
भीष्मपर्व — अध्याय ६२: वासुदेवमहात्म्यप्रशंसा (देव–ब्रह्मसंवादः)
तावास्थितावेकरथं सौभद्रशिनिपुड्भवौ | सौबलीं समरे सेनां शातयेतां समनन््ततः
tāv āsthitāv ekarathaṃ saubhadraśinipuṅgavau | saubalīṃ samare senāṃ śātayetāṃ samantataḥ ||
Sañjaya said: While thousands of chariot-warriors were scattering in different directions, Abhimanyu—the son of Subhadrā—and Sātyaki—the foremost of the Śinis—stood together upon a single chariot and, in the thick of battle, struck down the army of the Saubala on every side.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even amid the chaos and moral strain of war, steadfast courage joined with loyal cooperation can protect one’s side and restore order; the verse highlights disciplined heroism and solidarity as stabilizing forces.
As many chariot-fighters flee in confusion, Abhimanyu and Sātyaki share a single chariot and attack the Saubala (Śakuni’s) forces, cutting them down from all directions on the battlefield.