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
Setelah memukul mundur bala itu, Dhṛṣṭadyumna yang perkasa—menyala oleh daya perang—menghalau pihak lawan hingga lari tunggang-langgang, mendorong laju pertempuran yang muram kian maju.
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.