Shloka 32
नारायणास्त्र-शमनं द्रौणि-प्रहारश्च
Pacification of the Nārāyaṇāstra and Drauni’s Renewed Assault
सीदन्तं चैनमालोक्य कृप: शारद्वतो युधि
sīdantaṃ cainam ālokya kṛpaḥ śāradvato yudhi
Sañjaya said: Seeing him faltering and sinking in spirit amid the battle, Kṛpa Śāradvata took note of his condition on the field—an observation that underscores how even seasoned warriors may waver under the moral and physical weight of war.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The line highlights the reality that in war—even among trained kṣatriyas—inner strength can falter; recognizing another’s weakening state invites reflection on dharma, compassion, and the moral burden carried by warriors.
Sañjaya reports that Kṛpa Śāradvata notices someone on the battlefield who is ‘sīdant’—drooping or losing resolve—setting up Kṛpa’s response or the next action in the unfolding combat scene.