Shloka 226
Adhyāya 107 — बहुयुद्धप्रकरणम्
Multiple Defensive Engagements to Protect Bhīṣma
आरुरोह रथं तूर्ण दुर्मुखस्य विशाम्पते । प्रजानाथ! घोड़ोंके मारे जानेपर महारथी चित्रसेन तुरंत ही रथसे कूद पड़े और दुर्मुखके रथपर आरूढ़ हो गये
āruroha rathaṃ tūrṇaṃ durmukhasya viśāmpate |
Sañjaya disse: “Ó senhor dos povos! Quando seus cavalos foram mortos, o grande guerreiro de carro Citraseṇa saltou rapidamente de seu próprio carro e, de imediato, montou o carro de Durmukha — um gesto urgente de prudência no campo de batalha, preservando a mobilidade e prosseguindo a luta em meio ao caos da guerra.”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In the midst of war, presence of mind and swift, practical action are essential to uphold one’s role and responsibility; maintaining readiness and continuity in duty is portrayed as a key martial virtue.
After his horses are killed and his chariot becomes unusable, Citraseṇa immediately jumps down and climbs onto Durmukha’s chariot, ensuring he can continue fighting without delay.