Shloka 15
तान् समीपगतान् दृष्टवा जवेनोद्यतकार्मुकान् । उवाच देवकीपुत्रं कुन्तीपुत्रो धनंजय:,उन सबको बड़े वेगसे धनुष उठाये पास आया देखकर कुन्तीकुमार अर्जुनने देवकीनन्दन भगवान् श्रीकृष्णसे इस प्रकार कहा--
tān samīpagatān dṛṣṭvā javena udyata-kārmukān | uvāca devakī-putraṁ kuntī-putro dhanaṁjayaḥ ||
Seeing those warriors draw near, their bows swiftly raised and ready, Kuntī’s son Dhanañjaya (Arjuna) addressed Devakī’s son, Kṛṣṇa.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights a dharmic pattern in epic warfare: when danger is immediate and emotions can overwhelm judgment, a responsible warrior seeks clear guidance before acting. Arjuna’s turning to Kṛṣṇa underscores the ethical need for counsel, steadiness, and right discernment at the threshold of violence.
As armed opponents approach with bows raised, Arjuna notices their readiness and, at that critical moment, speaks to Kṛṣṇa. The line functions as a narrative hinge, introducing Arjuna’s request or instruction to his charioteer as the battle situation intensifies.