Shloka 28
Ādi-parva Adhyāya 132 — Duryodhana’s Instructions to Purocana at Vāraṇāvata
Lākṣāgṛha Planning
वैशम्पायन उवाच ततो द्रोणो<र्जुनं भूयो हयेषु च गजेषु च । रथेषु भूमावपि च रणशिक्षामशिक्षयत्,वैशम्पायनजी कहते हैं--राजन्! तदनन्तर द्रोणाचार्य अर्जुनको पुनः घोड़ों, हाथियों, रथों तथा भूमिपर रहकर युद्ध करनेकी शिक्षा देने लगे
vaiśampāyana uvāca | tato droṇo 'rjunaṃ bhūyo hayeṣu ca gajeṣu ca | ratheṣu bhūmāv api ca raṇaśikṣām aśikṣayat ||
Vaiśampāyana said: Thereafter Droṇa again trained Arjuna in the disciplines of warfare—fighting from horseback, from elephants, from chariots, and even on foot upon the ground. The narrative underscores the ideal of comprehensive preparation under a teacher, where martial skill is cultivated with method and steadiness rather than mere impulse.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
True mastery is comprehensive and disciplined: Droṇa trains Arjuna across all major modes of ancient warfare—horse, elephant, chariot, and foot—showing that competence and responsibility in a kṣatriya’s duty require systematic, repeated practice under proper guidance.
After earlier instruction, Droṇa resumes and intensifies Arjuna’s training, teaching him battle-techniques applicable in different combat platforms and situations, indicating Arjuna’s continued development as a foremost warrior.