Shloka 536
द्रोणकर्णयोः निशि संप्रहारः — Night Engagement with Droṇa and Karṇa
एकैकं दशभिर्बाणै: सवनिव समार्पयत् । उन्होंने अश्वत्थामा तथा कृपाचार्यके अस्त्रोंका अपने अस्त्रोंद्वारा निवारण करके बारी- बारीसे उन सबको दस-दस बाण मारे
ekaikaṁ daśabhir bāṇaiḥ savaniva samārpayat |
Sanjaya said: Having checked the missiles of Aśvatthāmā and Kṛpācārya with his own counter-weapons, he struck each of them in turn with ten arrows—measured retaliation in the midst of battle, asserting mastery without needless excess.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in violent conflict, the text highlights disciplined action: neutralize threats effectively and respond proportionately, reflecting kṣatriya-dharma and self-control rather than uncontrolled rage.
A warrior (as reported by Sañjaya) counters the incoming astras of Aśvatthāmā and Kṛpa with his own weapons, then strikes each opponent sequentially with ten arrows, demonstrating tactical superiority.