Shloka 31
दुःशासनवधः (Duḥśāsana-vadha) — Bhīma’s vow-fulfillment in combat
अक्रोशन्त तत: सर्वे धार्तराष्ट्रा: सराजका:
akrośanta tataḥ sarve dhārtarāṣṭrāḥ sa-rājakāḥ
Dijo Sañjaya: Entonces todos los hijos de Dhṛtarāṣṭra —junto con su rey— comenzaron a gritar con ira y reproche. El verso capta el derrumbe moral que a menudo sigue al orgullo y al miedo en la guerra: cuando los hechos se vuelven adversos, surgen las palabras ásperas y la culpa, en lugar de la templanza y el discernimiento.
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.