Shloka 2
शोणाश्वृं रथमास्थाय नरवीर: समाहित: । समरे< भ्यद्रवत् पाण्डूनू जवमास्थाय मध्यमम्,नरखवीर द्रोण लाल घोड़ोंवाले रथपर आरूढ़ हो चित्तको एकाग्र करके मध्यम वेगका आश्रय ले समरभूमिमें पाण्डवोंपर टूट पड़े
śoṇāśvaṁ ratham āsthāya naravīraḥ samāhitaḥ | samare 'bhyadravat pāṇḍūn javam āsthāya madhyamam ||
Sañjaya said: Mounting his chariot drawn by chestnut-red horses, the heroic warrior—his mind composed and intent—charged into the battle and rushed toward the Pāṇḍavas, advancing at a measured, middle pace. The verse underscores disciplined aggression in war: not reckless fury, but controlled resolve directed toward one’s chosen objective.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in warfare, the text highlights mental composure (samāhita) and measured action (madhyama-java): strength guided by discipline rather than uncontrolled rage.
Sañjaya describes a warrior mounting a chariot drawn by red horses and charging toward the Pāṇḍavas on the battlefield, advancing with a controlled, moderate speed.