Shloka 4
ततो वेगेन महता विनद्य स नरर्षभ: । प्रतिज्ञां आ्रावयामास पुनरेव तवात्मजम्,नरश्रेष्ठ अश्वत्थामाने फिर बड़े वेगसे गर्जना करके आपके पुत्रको पुनः अपनी प्रतिज्ञा सुनायी
tato vegeṇa mahatā vinadya sa nararṣabhaḥ | pratijñāṃ śrāvayāmāsa punar eva tavātmajam ||
Sañjaya said: Then, roaring aloud with great speed and force, that bull among men made your son hear his vow once again.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
A warrior’s public vow (pratijñā) functions as a binding moral commitment: it strengthens resolve and accountability, yet it can also intensify conflict when pride and vengeance drive the pledge.
Amid the battle, a leading warrior roars and forcefully reiterates his vow to Dhritarashtra’s son, reaffirming intent and rallying determination in a tense moment of the war.