Shloka 13
Adhyāya 61: Saṃmohana-astra and the Kuru Withdrawal (संमोहनास्त्रं तथा कुरुनिवृत्तिः)
अजुन उवाच मा भैषी:ः स्तम्भयात्मानं त्वयापि नरपुज्भव | अत्यद्भुतानि कर्माणि कृतानि रणमूर्धनि,अर्जुन बोले--नरश्रेष्ठ] डरो मत। अपने-आपको सँभालो। तुमने भी युद्धके मुहानेपर बड़े अद्भुत पराक्रम दिखाये हैं
arjuna uvāca mā bhaiṣīḥ stambhayātmānaṁ tvayāpi narapuṅgava | atyadbhutāni karmāṇi kṛtāni raṇamūrdhani ||
Arjuna said: “Do not be afraid. Steady yourself. You too, O best of men, have performed exceedingly wondrous deeds at the very forefront of battle.”
अजुन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Fear should be met with self-control and steadiness; recalling one’s proven capacity for courageous action strengthens resolve and supports righteous conduct in crisis.
Arjuna addresses a companion in the midst of battle, urging him not to panic, to regain composure, and reminding him that he has already shown remarkable valor at the battlefront.