Shloka 56
Śalya–Bhīma Gadāyuddham (मद्रराज-भीमसेन गदायुद्धम्)
तदुत्सज्य धनुश्छिन्न॑ं सौभद्र: परवीरहा । उद्धबर्ह सितं खड्गमाददान: शरावरम्,तब शशत्रुवीरोंका संहार करनेवाले सुभद्राकुमारने उस कटे हुए धनुषको फेंककर चमचमाती हुई तलवार खींच ली और ढाल हाथमें ले ली
tad utsajya dhanuś chinnaṃ saubhadraḥ paravīrahā | udbabhār śitaṃ khaḍgam ādadhānaḥ śarāvaram ||
तदुत्सृज्य धनुश्छिन्नं सौभद्रः परवीरहा । उद्बर्ह सितं खड्गमाददानः शरावरम् ॥
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
When one means of action fails, dharmic resolve need not collapse; a warrior committed to duty adapts skillfully and continues with courage, without surrendering to fear or confusion.
In the thick of combat, Abhimanyu’s bow is cut. He throws it away, draws a sharp sword, and takes up a shield, preparing to continue fighting enemy champions.