Shloka 46
द्रौणिप्रतिज्ञा–नारायणास्त्रवर्णनम्
Drauṇi’s Vow and the Description of the Nārāyaṇāstra
ततस्तु तावका: सर्वे परिवार्य सुतं तव । अभ्यवर्तन्त संग्रामे महत्या सेनया वृता:,यह देख आपके सभी योद्धा आपके पुत्र दुःशासनको सब ओरसे घेरकर विशाल सेनाके साथ वहाँ युद्धके लिये डट गये
tatastu tāvakāḥ sarve parivārya sutaṃ tava | abhyavartanta saṅgrāme mahatyā senayā vṛtāḥ ||
サञ्जयは言った。すると汝の軍勢は皆、汝の子を取り囲み、大軍の護りと支えを得て、再び戦場へと進み出た。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how, in war, groups rally to protect a central figure; ethically, it invites reflection on dependence on sheer force and formations versus righteous conduct (dharma) and accountability for one’s cause.
Sañjaya reports that the Kaurava troops collectively encircle Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s son and advance into combat again, supported by a large contingent—indicating a renewed push and a protective battle arrangement around a key warrior.