Shloka 22
भीमसेनस्य वेगाभिपातः—विशोकसारथिसंवादश्च
Bhīma’s surge and dialogue with charioteer Viśoka
सात्यकिस्तु ततः क्रुद्धो द्रौणे: प्रहरतो रणे
sātyakis tu tataḥ kruddho drauṇeḥ praharato raṇe
Disse Sañjaya: Então Sātyaki, tomado de ira, enfrentou Drauṇi (o filho de Droṇa) no combate, enquanto este abatia guerreiros—sua cólera crescia diante da violência implacável do campo de batalha.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how anger arises in response to perceived wrongdoing in war, reminding readers that even righteous warriors must contend with inner passions; the ethical tension lies in acting within kṣatriya-duty while not being consumed by wrath.
Sañjaya reports that Sātyaki becomes enraged and turns toward Drauṇi (Aśvatthāman) on the battlefield as Drauṇi is actively striking in combat, setting up a direct confrontation.