Shloka 28
द्रोणनिन्दाश्रवणं तथा सात्यकि–पार्षतविवादः
Hearing the reproach of Droṇa and the Sātyaki–Pārṣata dispute
हताश्चात् तु रथात् तूर्णमवप्लुत्य महारथ: । तस्थौ विस्फारयंश्वापं विमुछ्चंश्व शिताउ्छरान्,तब उस अश्वहीन रथसे तुरंत ही कूदकर महारथी राजा विराट धनुषकी टंकार करते और तीखे बाणोंको छोड़ते हुए भूमिपर खड़े हो गये
hatāś cāt tu rathāt tūrṇam avaplutya mahārathaḥ | tasthau visphārayaṁś cāpaṁ vimuñcaṁś ca śitān śarān ||
Sañjaya berkata: Kemudian, apabila kuda-kudanya telah dibunuh, pahlawan kereta yang agung itu melompat turun dengan pantas dari keretanya. Tegak berdiri di bumi, dia membuat busurnya berdentang dan terus melepaskan anak panah yang tajam.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights steadfastness under adversity: even after losing the horses (a major tactical setback), the warrior does not abandon his duty but continues to fight with composure and determination, embodying kṣatriya resolve.
After the chariot’s horses are killed, the great warrior quickly jumps down, stands on the ground, makes his bowstring resound, and shoots sharp arrows—continuing the battle on foot rather than retreating.