Shloka 31
दुःशासनवधः (Duḥśāsana-vadha) — Bhīma’s vow-fulfillment in combat
अक्रोशन्त तत: सर्वे धार्तराष्ट्रा: सराजका:
akrośanta tataḥ sarve dhārtarāṣṭrāḥ sa-rājakāḥ
Sañjaya said: Then all the sons of Dhṛtarāṣṭra—together with their king—began to cry out in anger and reproach. The line captures the moral collapse that often follows pride and fear in war: when events turn adverse, harsh speech and blame arise instead of restraint and discernment.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how unrestrained speech (krośa/akrośa) arises from fear, anger, and wounded pride in conflict. Ethically, it points to the importance of self-control and measured speech, especially in crisis, since abusive outcry often signals loss of dharmic composure.
Sanjaya reports that the Kaurava side—along with their king—erupts into loud shouting and reproach. It indicates a moment of agitation in the Kaurava camp, typically triggered by a sudden setback or a disturbing turn in the battle.