Shloka 27
घटोत्कचस्तथा शूरं राक्षसं तमलायुधम् | अभ्ययाद् रभसं युद्धे वेगमास्थाय मध्यमम्,इधर घटोत्कचने अपने प्रतिद्वन्द्दी शूर राक्षस अलायुधका जो युद्धमें बड़ा वेगशाली था, मध्यम वेगका आश्रय ले सामना किया
Ghaṭotkacaḥ tathā śūraṃ rākṣasaṃ tam Alāyudham | abhyayād rabhasaṃ yuddhe vegam āsthāya madhyamam ||
Sañjaya said: Ghaṭotkaca, in the same manner, advanced in battle against that heroic Rākṣasa Alāyudha. Though Alāyudha was exceedingly swift in combat, Ghaṭotkaca met him head-on, adopting a measured, middle pace—signaling controlled resolve rather than reckless fury amid the violence of war.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even amid warfare, the verse highlights disciplined engagement: Ghaṭotkaca does not rush blindly but adopts a measured pace. The ethical suggestion is that courage is strengthened by restraint and tactical clarity, not merely by uncontrolled aggression.
Sañjaya describes Ghaṭotkaca moving to confront his opponent, the heroic Rākṣasa Alāyudha. Although Alāyudha is portrayed as extremely swift in battle, Ghaṭotkaca advances to meet him, choosing a moderate, controlled momentum as the duel begins.