Shloka 41
द्रोणेन केकय-चेदि-वीरवधः
Droṇa’s engagements with the Kekayas and Cedis
संजय उवाच सो<वतीर्य रथोपस्थादसम्भ्रान्तो धनंजय: । गाण्डीवं धनुरादाय तस्थौ गिरिरिवाचल:,संजय कहते हैं--राजन्! अर्जुन बिना किसी घबराहटके रथकी बैठकसे उतर पड़े और गाण्डीव धनुष हाथमें लेकर पर्वतके समान अविचल भावसे खड़े हो गये
sañjaya uvāca so’vatīrya rathopasthād asambhrānto dhanañjayaḥ | gāṇḍīvaṃ dhanur ādāya tasthau girir ivācalaḥ ||
Sañjaya said: O King, Dhanañjaya (Arjuna), unshaken and without agitation, descended from the chariot-seat. Taking up the Gāṇḍīva bow in his hand, he stood firm—immovable like a mountain—showing steady resolve and disciplined courage amid the turmoil of war.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights inner steadiness (asambhrānti) as an ethical strength in crisis: a warrior’s duty is not mere aggression but disciplined composure, acting without panic or confusion.
Sañjaya reports to the king that Arjuna calmly steps down from the chariot-seat, takes up his bow Gāṇḍīva, and stands firm like an unmoving mountain—readying himself for the next action in the battle.