Shloka 46
स च्छिन्नधन्वा कौरव्य: पुनरन्यन्महद् धनु:
sa cchinnadhanvā kauravyaḥ punar anyan mahad dhanuḥ
Sañjaya said: The Kaurava warrior, his bow having been cut, at once took up another great bow again—showing unbroken resolve amid the violence of battle, where persistence and prowess are continually tested.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights steadfastness under adversity: even when a weapon is destroyed, a warrior committed to his role does not collapse but adapts and continues. In the epic’s ethical frame, it reflects the kṣatriya ideal of resilience and resolve amid the harsh demands of war.
Sañjaya reports that a Kaurava fighter’s bow has been cut in battle, but he immediately takes up another powerful bow, indicating the fight continues without pause and the combatant remains determined.