Shloka 25
Droṇa-parva Adhyāya 155 — Ghaṭotkaca-nidhana-śoka and Karṇa-śakti-vyaya
Kṛṣṇa’s strategic reassurance
घटोत्कचं च समरे विद्ध्वा सिंह इवानदत् । फिर सात्यकिको पाँच बाणोंसे घायल करके द्रौपदीपुत्रोंकी तीन-तीन बाण मारे। तत्पश्चात् समरभूमिमें घटोत्कचको घायल करके दुर्योधनने सिंहके समान गर्जना की ।। २४ न शतशक्षापरान् योधान् सद्दिपांश्व महारणे
sa f1jaya uv01ca |
ghaotkaca ca samare viddhv01 si ha iv01nadat |
Sañjaya said: Having struck Ghaṭotkaca on the battlefield, Duryodhana roared like a lion.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the warrior ethos where courage and intimidation are expressed through decisive action and a triumphant roar; ethically, it invites reflection on how glory in war can mask the suffering that such victories entail.
Sanjaya reports that Duryodhana strikes Ghaotkaca in the fight and then roars like a lion, signaling confidence and attempting to rally allies and unsettle opponents.