Shloka 22
भीमसेनस्य वेगाभिपातः—विशोकसारथिसंवादश्च
Bhīma’s surge and dialogue with charioteer Viśoka
सात्यकिस्तु ततः क्रुद्धो द्रौणे: प्रहरतो रणे
sātyakis tu tataḥ kruddho drauṇeḥ praharato raṇe
Sañjaya dit : Alors Sātyaki, saisi de colère, fit face à Drauṇi (le fils de Droṇa) dans la mêlée, tandis que celui-ci frappait et abattait les guerriers—sa fureur s’enflamma devant la violence incessante du champ de bataille.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how anger arises in response to perceived wrongdoing in war, reminding readers that even righteous warriors must contend with inner passions; the ethical tension lies in acting within kṣatriya-duty while not being consumed by wrath.
Sañjaya reports that Sātyaki becomes enraged and turns toward Drauṇi (Aśvatthāman) on the battlefield as Drauṇi is actively striking in combat, setting up a direct confrontation.