Shloka 61
त्रिशिरा-प्रबोधनम् तथा नरान्तक-वधः
Trisira’s Counsel and the Slaying of Naranthaka
रथेन च रथंचापिवारणेनैववारणम् ।।।।हयेन च हयंकेचिन्निजघ्नुर्वानरारणे ।
rathena ca rathaṃ cāpi vāraṇenaiva vāraṇam | hayena ca hayaṃ kecin nijaghnur vānarā raṇe ||
युद्ध में कुछ वानरों ने रथ से रथ को, हाथी से हाथी को और घोड़े से घोड़े को भिड़ाकर चूर-चूर कर दिया।
In the battlefield a chariot with another chariot, an elephant with another elephant, a horse with another horse struck one another.
FAQs
It suggests how warfare entangles even animals and instruments; dharma-oriented leadership must minimize needless harm and avoid war driven by falsehood.
The clash spreads to war-mounts and vehicles—collisions between chariots, elephants, and horses.
Tactical force and determination; ethically, it invites reflection on responsible use of power.