Shloka 42
Chapter 51: Saṃdhyākāla-saṃhāra
Evening Withdrawal after Arjuna’s Counter-Advance
एतदीदृशकं कृत्वा मद्रराजो नराधिप । आरुरोह रथं तूर्ण भास्वरं कृतवर्मण:,नरेश्वर! यह पराक्रम करके मद्रराज शल्य तुरंत ही कृतवर्माके तेजस्वी रथपर चढ़ गये
etad īdṛśakaṃ kṛtvā madrarājo narādhipa | āruroha rathaṃ tūrṇaṃ bhāsvaraṃ kṛtavarmaṇaḥ ||
Sañjaya dit : «Après avoir accompli un tel exploit, ô roi, le souverain de Madra, Śalya, monta promptement sur le char resplendissant de Kṛtavarman.» Le vers souligne la rapidité et la décision des guerriers au combat, ainsi que l’éthique concrète de l’alliance : accepter l’appui et les moyens (ici, un char) pour poursuivre son devoir dans la guerre.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In a dharma-framed war narrative, the verse highlights prompt, purposeful action and the pragmatic ethics of cooperation among allies: a warrior continues his duty by swiftly taking up available support to remain effective in battle.
After displaying a notable act of prowess, Śalya, king of Madra, quickly climbs onto the splendid chariot belonging to Kṛtavarman, as Sañjaya reports to the king.