Shloka 13
Bhīmasena–Drauṇi Mahāyuddha
Chariot Duel and Astra-Exchange
ततस्तु त्वरयन् योधान् शड्खशब्देन मारिष । कर्णो निष्कर्षयामास कौरवाणां महद् बलम्
tatastu tvarayan yodhān śaṅkhaśabdena māriṣa | karṇo niṣkarṣayāmāsa kauravāṇāṃ mahad balam ||
संजय बोले—तदनन्तर, हे मान्यवर! शंखनाद के द्वारा योद्धाओं को शीघ्रता का संकेत देते हुए कर्ण ने कौरवों की विशाल सेना को शिविर से बाहर निकाल दिया। उसके आदेश और ध्वनि-संकेत से समस्त दल युद्ध के लिए तत्पर हो उठा।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical gravity of martial leadership: a commander’s call (symbolized by the conch) organizes collective action and hastens many toward battle. It implicitly points to kṣatriya-duty—decisive command and readiness—while reminding that such urgency carries responsibility for the consequences of war.
Sañjaya reports that Karṇa, using the conch-blast as a signal, urges the warriors to move quickly and leads the large Kaurava force out from the camp, indicating the army’s immediate preparation to engage in battle.