Shloka 6.44.10

चतुश्चत्वारिंशः सर्गः (Sarga 44): निशायुद्धम्, धूलिरुधिरप्रवाहः, इन्द्रजितो मायायुद्धम्

Devanagari script

तुरङ्गखुरविध्वस्तंरथनेमिसमुत्थितम् ।।।।रुरोधकर्णनेत्राणियुध्यतांधरणीरजः ।

Transliteration

turaṅgakhuravidhvastaṃ rathanemisamutthitam |

rurodha karṇanetrāṇi yudhyatāṃ dharaṇīrajaḥ ||6.44.10||

Translation

Dust from the earth—pounded by horses’ hooves and churned up by chariot wheels—rose and clogged the ears and eyes of the fighters.

Context

Then the dust rose from the ground pulverised the horses' hooves and crushed by the chariot wheels, filling the ears and eyes of those in war.

Characters & Entities

• Horses
• Chariots
• Battlefield dust

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is tested when perception is impaired: the verse highlights how confusion arises in conflict, implying the need for discipline and clear command so righteousness is not lost in blindness and panic.

What is the narrative situation?

The battle grows so intense that dust clouds, stirred by hooves and wheels, obstruct the combatants’ senses.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness under adversity: warriors must maintain composure and right conduct even when visibility and clarity are compromised.