Shloka 10
Karṇa’s Camp-Council Discourse: Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s Lament, Sañjaya’s Counsel, and Karṇa’s Request for Śalya
Book 8, Chapter 22
ततस्तं निशितं खड्गमाविध्य युधि सत्वर: । धनुश्नान्यत् समादाय शरं जग्राह वीर्यवान्
tatastaṃ niśitaṃ khaḍgam āvidhya yudhi satvaraḥ | dhanuḥ anyat samādāya śaraṃ jagrāha vīryavān ||
അനന്തരം ആ വീരൻ യുദ്ധത്തിൽ അതിവേഗം ആ മൂർച്ചയുള്ള വാൾ വീശി; പിന്നെ മറ്റൊരു വില്ലെടുത്തു ഒരു അമ്പ് കൈപ്പിടിയിൽ പിടിച്ചു।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the kṣatriya ideal of steadfastness: even amid danger and rapid changes in combat, a warrior must remain composed, resourceful, and ready to act—switching weapons and continuing the struggle without hesitation.
In Sañjaya’s report of the battle, a valiant fighter quickly brandishes a sharp sword and then takes up another bow and an arrow, indicating an immediate tactical shift and continued engagement in the fight.