Shloka 10
Adhyāya 143: Nocturnal duels—Nākuli and Citraseṇa; Vṛṣasena’s assault; Duḥśāsana vs Prativindhya
तैर्व्यवाहरदार्यात्मा मुहूतदिव सात्यकि: । ततः कलिड्रैर्युयुधे सोडचिन्त्यबलविक्रम:,तब अचिन्त्य बल और पराक्रमसे सम्पन्न महामना सात्यकिने उनके साथ युद्ध करके दो ही घड़ीमें उन्हें हा दिया और फिर वे कलिंगदेशीय सैनिकोंके साथ युद्ध करने लगे
taiḥ vyavāharad āryātmā muhūrtād iva sātyakiḥ | tataḥ kaliṅgair yuyudhe so 'cintyabala-vikramaḥ ||
सञ्जय उवाच—तैर्व्यवहारदार्यात्मा मुहूर्तादिव सात्यकिः । ततः कलिङ्गैः सह युयुधे सोऽचिन्त्यबलविक्रमः ॥
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights steadfast performance of a warrior’s duty (kṣatriya-dharma): acting decisively in battle without hesitation, demonstrating courage and resolve even as new opponents arise.
Sātyaki quickly defeats the group he is facing and immediately turns to fight the Kaliṅga contingent, showing continuous momentum and exceptional prowess on the battlefield.