Shloka 51
Śiva’s Battlefield Manifestation and Vyāsa’s Śatarudrīya Exposition (शिवप्रादुर्भावः शतरुद्रीयव्याख्यानम्)
द्रावयित्वा तु तत् सैन्यं धृष्टद्युम्न: प्रतापवान्
drāvayitvā tu tat sainyaṃ dhṛṣṭadyumnaḥ pratāpavān
Sañjaya dit : Après avoir mis en déroute cette armée, le vaillant Dhṛṣṭadyumna—embrasé de prouesse guerrière—jeta les forces adverses dans la fuite et poussa le combat en avant, porté par l’élan funeste de la guerre.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights kṣatriya leadership in crisis: decisive action and courage can turn the tide of battle, while reminding the reader that war’s momentum often depends on a commander’s resolve and capability.
Sañjaya reports that Dhṛṣṭadyumna, displaying great prowess, has driven the opposing army into flight—indicating a momentary collapse of their formation and a surge of advantage for his side.