Shloka 131
Droṇa-parva Adhyāya 45: Saubhadra–Lakṣmaṇa-saṃyoga and Kaurava Counter-Encirclement
एवमुकक््त्वा तु सौभद्रमभिदुद्राव वीर्यवान् । सुकल्पितेनोह्म॒मान: स्यन्दनेन विराजता
evam uktvā tu saubhadram abhidudrāva vīryavān | sukalpitena uhmamānaḥ syandanena virājatā ||
ಹೀಗೆಂದು ಹೇಳಿ ಆ ವೀರ್ಯವಂತನು ಸೌಭದ್ರನಾದ (ಅಭಿಮನ್ಯುವಿನ) ಕಡೆಗೆ ಧಾವಿಸಿದನು. ಸುಸಜ್ಜಿತವಾಗಿ ನಿನಾದಿಸುವ, ಕాంతಿಮಯ ರಥದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿರಾಜಮಾನನಾಗಿ ಮುಂದುವರಿದನು।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the kṣatriya ideal of translating declared intent into immediate action, while also intensifying the ethical strain of war: power and preparedness are displayed through the splendid chariot, yet the target is Saubhadra (Abhimanyu), a young hero—reminding the reader that valor in battle often coexists with morally fraught choices.
After speaking, a valiant warrior charges directly at Saubhadra (Abhimanyu). He advances in a well-prepared, radiant chariot that is audibly resounding, signaling a forceful assault and escalating the combat around Abhimanyu.