Shloka 246
Adhyāya 107 — बहुयुद्धप्रकरणम्
Multiple Defensive Engagements to Protect Bhīṣma
अपायाज्जवनैरश्वै: पूर्ववैरमनुस्मरन् । इस प्रकार युद्धके मुहानेपर द्रोणाचार्यसे पीड़ित हो राजा ट्रुपद पूर्व वैरका स्मरण करते हुए शीघ्रगामी घोड़ोंद्वारा वहाँसे भाग गये
apāyāj javanair aśvaiḥ pūrvavairam anusmaran |
ସଞ୍ଜୟ କହିଲେ—ପୂର୍ବ ବୈରକୁ ସ୍ମରଣ କରି, ଯୁଦ୍ଧମୁହାଣରେ ଦ୍ରୋଣାଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ପୀଡିତ ରାଜା ଦ୍ରୁପଦ ଶୀଘ୍ରଗାମୀ ଘୋଡ଼ାମାନଙ୍କ ସହାୟତାରେ ସେଠାରୁ ପଳାଇଗଲେ।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical danger of clinging to past enmity: remembrance of old hostility (pūrvavaira) can cloud judgment and weaken resolve, leading to fear-driven action at critical moments.
On the battlefield, Drupada is pressed hard by Droṇa. Recalling their earlier feud, he retreats from the front and escapes quickly using swift horses.