Shloka 366
यतमानोडर्जुनं प्रीत्या प्रत्यवारयदुत्स्मयन् । महामनस्वी वीरोंके बीचमें अर्जुनके द्वारा इस प्रकार रोके जाते हुए द्रोणाचार्य प्रयत्न करके प्रसन्नतापूर्वक मुसकराते हुए स्वयं भी अर्जुनको आगे बढ़नेसे रोकने लगे
sañjaya uvāca | yatamāno 'rjunaṃ prītyā pratyavārayad utsmayan | mahāmanasvī vīro 'ṅke bīcam̐ meṃ arjunenaivaṃ prakāraṃ roke jāte droṇācāryaḥ prayatnena prasannatāpūrvakaṃ muskarāte hue svayam api arjunaṃ āge baḍhne se rokane lage |
Sañjaya said: Striving with affectionate regard, and smiling, he checked Arjuna’s advance. Though restrained in this manner by Arjuna in the thick of the fight, the great-souled hero Droṇācārya, exerting himself and smiling with calm satisfaction, began in turn to hold Arjuna back from pressing forward. The scene underscores a warrior’s discipline: even amid lethal conflict, mastery of self and respect for a worthy opponent can coexist with relentless duty on the battlefield.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in violent conflict, a disciplined warrior can act without hatred: effort is joined with composure, and a worthy opponent—especially within a teacher-disciple bond—may be met with respect while still fulfilling one’s duty.
In the midst of battle, Arjuna attempts to restrain Droṇa; Droṇa, smiling and exerting himself, reciprocally checks Arjuna’s advance, showing a tense close-quarters contest marked by mutual prowess and controlled emotion.