Shloka 38
Dhṛtarāṣṭra–Sañjaya-saṃvādaḥ; madhyāhna-saṅgrāma-pravṛttiḥ
Dhritarashtra–Sanjaya dialogue and the midday battle escalation
शिखण्डी तु भृशं राज॑स्ताड्यमान: शितै: शरै: । आरुरोह रथं तूर्ण माधवस्य महात्मन:,राजन! अभश्व॒त्थामाके तीखे बाणोंसे अत्यन्त घायल होकर शिखण्डी तुरंत ही महामना सात्यकिके रथपर चढ़ गया
śikhaṇḍī tu bhṛśaṃ rājan stāḍyamānaḥ śitaiḥ śaraiḥ | ārurōha rathaṃ tūrṇaṃ mādhavasya mahātmanaḥ ||
ସଞ୍ଜୟ କହିଲେ—ହେ ରାଜନ, ତୀକ୍ଷ୍ଣ ବାଣରେ ଭୟଙ୍କର ଭାବେ ଆହତ ହୋଇ ଶିଖଣ୍ଡୀ ତୁରନ୍ତ ମହାତ୍ମା ମାଧବଙ୍କ ରଥରେ ଆରୋହଣ କଲା।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In the ethics of epic warfare, endurance and presence of mind are essential: even when grievously wounded, a warrior must act decisively and rely on comrades. The verse highlights duty under pressure and the practical dharma of mutual support on the battlefield.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that Śikhaṇḍī has been severely hit by sharp arrows and, to continue the fight or seek tactical safety, quickly climbs onto the chariot associated with Mādhava (a revered figure/epithet), indicating a rapid shift of position amid intense combat.