Mahabharata 7.116.40 — Drona Parva, Adhyaya 116, Shloka 40
Śaineya’s Breakthrough and Reunion with Arjuna (शैनेयस्य समागमः)
द्रोणस्प समतिक्रान्तावनीकमपराजितौ । क्षणेन दृष्टवा तौ वीरौ मन्ये शोचन्ति पुत्रका:
droṇasya samatikrāntāv anīkam aparājitau | kṣaṇena dṛṣṭvā tau vīrau manye śocanti putrakāḥ ||
Disse Sañjaya: Ao ver aqueles dois heróis inconquistáveis—Arjuna e Sātyaki—atravessarem em um instante a formação de batalha de Droṇa, penso que teus filhos foram tomados por pesar e desalento.
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The verse highlights how swift, resolute action by capable warriors can shatter the confidence of an opposing side. Ethically, it contrasts inner steadiness and righteous resolve with the anxiety that arises when one’s cause depends mainly on power and numbers.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that Arjuna and Sātyaki, described as unconquered heroes, have quickly broken through Droṇa’s battle formation. He infers that this sight plunged the Kauravas (Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s sons) into grief and alarm.
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