Shloka 19
Śālva Attacks Dvārakā; Pradyumna Leads the Defense
Saubha-vimāna and Māyā-yuddha
विव्याध पञ्चविंशत्या स्वर्णपुङ्खैरयोमुखै: । शाल्वस्य ध्वजिनीपालं शरै: सन्नतपर्वभि: ॥ १८ ॥ शतेनाताडयच्छाल्वमेकैकेनास्य सैनिकान् । दशभिर्दशभिर्नेतृन् वाहनानि त्रिभिस्त्रिभि: ॥ १९ ॥
vivyādha pañca-viṁśatyā svarṇa-puṅkhair ayo-mukhaiḥ śālvasya dhvajinī-pālaṁ śaraiḥ sannata-parvabhiḥ
Les flèches de Pradyumna avaient des hampes d’or, des pointes de fer et des jointures parfaitement lisses. Avec vingt-cinq, il frappa le commandant en chef de Śālva, et avec cent, il atteignit Śālva lui-même. Puis il perça ses soldats d’une flèche chacun, ses officiers de dix chacun, et les chevaux et autres montures de trois chacun.
FAQs
In this verse, Śukadeva describes the precise, overwhelming counterattack against Śālva’s forces—striking the main commander, then Śālva, then systematically disabling soldiers, leaders, and vehicles.
Śukadeva Gosvāmī narrates these events to King Parīkṣit as part of the Dvārakā battle episode involving Śālva.
The verse highlights disciplined focus—addressing the root threat, then removing supporting obstacles methodically—useful for confronting problems without panic and with steady resolve.