Shloka 97
संजय उवाच तस्य तदू वचन श्रुत्वा द्रोणपुत्रो महारथ: । नमश्लकार रुद्राय बहु मेने च केशवम्
sañjaya uvāca tasya tad ū vacanaṃ śrutvā droṇaputro mahārathaḥ | namaścakāra rudrāya bahu mene ca keśavam ||
संजय उवाच । तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा द्रोणपुत्रो महारथः । नमश्चकार रुद्राय बहु मेने च केशवम् ॥
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even amid warfare, true strength is tempered by reverence: the warrior recognizes higher divine powers (Rudra and Keśava) and aligns his attitude with humility rather than mere pride in arms.
Sañjaya reports that Droṇa’s son Aśvatthāmā, after hearing a significant statement (from the preceding context), responds by saluting Rudra and by esteeming Keśava highly—signaling acknowledgment of their decisive spiritual and moral stature in the unfolding battle.