Shloka 36
स द्रोणं निशितैर्बाणै राजन् विव्याध सप्तभि: । पार्षत॑ च रथं तूर्ण स्वकमारोहयत् तदा,राजन! उन्होंने सात पैने बाणोंद्वारा द्रोणाचार्यको घायल कर दिया और ट्रुपदकुमार धृष्टद्युम्नको तुरंत ही अपने रथपर चढ़ा लिया
sa droṇaṃ niśitair bāṇai rājann vivyādha saptabhiḥ | pārṣataṃ ca rathaṃ tūrṇaṃ svakāmārohayat tadā ||
ಸಂಜಯನು ಹೇಳಿದನು—ರಾಜನೇ! ಅವನು ಏಳು ತೀಕ್ಷ್ಣ ಬಾಣಗಳಿಂದ ದ್ರೋಣನನ್ನು ಭೇದಿಸಿದನು. ನಂತರ ತಡಮಾಡದೆ ಪಾರ್ಷತ—ದ್ರುಪದಪುತ್ರ ಧೃಷ್ಟದ್ಯುಮ್ನನನ್ನು—ತನ್ನ ರಥದ ಮೇಲೆ ಏರಿಸಿದನು.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In the battlefield setting, the verse highlights kṣatriya conduct expressed through decisive action: confronting a formidable opponent (Droṇa) while also safeguarding and supporting an ally (Dhṛṣṭadyumna). It reflects the ethical tension of war—duty-driven violence paired with responsibility toward one’s companions.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that a warrior strikes Droṇa with seven sharp arrows and then quickly brings Pārṣata (Dhṛṣṭadyumna) onto his own chariot, indicating a swift tactical move—either rescue, repositioning, or coordinated assault.