Shloka 13
दुःशासन-सहदेव-संक्षोभः; भीम-राधेय-गदायुद्धम्; द्रोण-पार्थ-अस्त्रसंग्रामः
Duhshasana–Sahadeva Clash; Bhima–Karna Mace Exchange; Drona–Arjuna Astra Duel
महता रथवंशेन परिगृहा बल॑ महत् । तत्पश्चात् अर्जुन और भीमसेन विशाल रथसमूहसे युक्त भारी सेना साथ लेकर सहसा द्रोणाचार्यकी ओर लौट पड़े ।। बीभत्सुर्दक्षिणं पार्श्वमुत्तरं तु वृकोदर:
mahātā rathavaṁśena parigṛhya balaṁ mahat | tatpaścāt arjunaś ca bhīmasenaś ca viśālarathasamūhayuktāṁ bhārīṁ senāṁ sārdhaṁ gṛhītvā sahasā droṇācāryaṁ prati nivavṛtatuḥ || bībhatsur dakṣiṇaṁ pārśvam uttaraṁ tu vṛkodaraḥ ||
महता रथवंशेन परिगृह्य बलं महत् । ततः किरीटी भीमश्च द्रोणाचार्यं प्रति दुद्रुवतुः । बीभत्सुर्दक्षिणं पार्श्वमुत्तरं तु वृकोदरः ॥
संयज उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in a morally fraught war, effective action is shown as disciplined and ordered: leaders protect their forces, regroup, and take assigned positions. The verse highlights responsible command—strategy serving duty rather than mere rage.
Arjuna and Bhīma, after securing a large force behind a chariot-screen formation, quickly turn back toward Droṇa. They advance with a substantial contingent, with Arjuna holding the right flank and Bhīma the northern side.