Shloka 50
Adhyāya 141 — Night duels: Śaineya and Bhūriśravas; Droṇi and Ghaṭotkaca; Bhīma and Duryodhana
तानन्तरिक्षे विशिखैस्त्रिधैिकैकमशातयत्
tān antarikṣe viśikhaiḥ tridhāikaṁ aśātayat
तानन्तरिक्षे विशिखैस्त्रिधैकैकमशातयत्।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores the ethical tension of war: extraordinary skill and vigilance can neutralize threats instantly, yet such brilliance is exercised within a destructive context. It invites reflection on how human excellence (śaurya/kaushala) can serve either protection or devastation depending on the larger dharmic frame.
Sañjaya describes a combat moment where an incoming arrow, still flying through the air, is intercepted and split into three by counter-arrows—an image of elite archery and rapid tactical response on the battlefield.