Shloka 20
द्रोणपर्व — अध्याय ९०: हार्दिक्यस्य पराक्रमः
Kṛtavarmā’s Stand against the Pāṇḍavas
सो5ग्रानीकस्य महत इषुपाते धनंजय: । व्यवस्थाप्य रथं राजन् शड्खं दध्मौ प्रतापवान्,राजन! प्रतापी अर्जुनने अपने सामने खड़ी हुई विशाल शत्रुसेनाके सम्मुख, जितनी दूरसे बाण मारा जा सके उतनी ही दूरीपर अपने रथको खड़ा करके शंख बजाया
so 'grānīkasya mahata iṣupāte dhanañjayaḥ | vyavasthāpya rathaṃ rājan śaṅkhaṃ dadhmau pratāpavān ||
Sañjaya said: O King, the mighty Dhanañjaya (Arjuna), having positioned his chariot at bowshot range before the vast vanguard of the enemy host, blew his conch—an act of resolute challenge and disciplined readiness in the midst of righteous war.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights disciplined courage in dharmic warfare: Arjuna does not rush blindly but takes a measured position (within effective range) and signals unwavering resolve by blowing the conch—an ethical posture of preparedness, leadership, and steadiness under pressure.
Sañjaya reports to the king that Arjuna brings his chariot to a tactically chosen distance—within arrow range—facing the enemy’s large forward formation, and then blows his conch to announce engagement and rally confidence.