Shloka 343
नारायणास्त्र-शमनं द्रौणि-प्रहारश्च
Pacification of the Nārāyaṇāstra and Drauni’s Renewed Assault
महत्या सेनया सार्ध ततो युद्धमवर्तत । इसी प्रकार आपके पुत्रोंने भी विशाल सेनाके साथ आकर द्विजश्रेष्ठ कृपाचार्यको अपने बीचमें कर लिया। फिर दोनों दलोंमें घोर युद्ध होने लगा
mahatyā senayā sārdha tato yuddham avartata |
सञ्जय उवाच—ततः महत्या सेनया सार्धं युद्धमवर्तत। तथा तव पुत्रा अपि महता बलौघेनागत्य द्विजश्रेष्ठं कृपाचार्यं मध्ये कृत्वा; ततः उभयोः सैन्ययोर्घोरं युद्धमभवत्।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical tension of war: even when guided by revered elders and supported by vast forces, conflict still unfolds into grievous violence, testing dharma and responsibility in leadership.
Sañjaya reports that a fierce battle begins as large armies converge; the Kauravas position Kṛpācārya prominently among them, and the two sides engage in intense combat.