Shloka 383
धृतराष्ट्र-संजय-संवादः — दुर्योधनस्य ह्रदप्रवेशः
Dhṛtarāṣṭra–Saṃjaya Dialogue: Duryodhana’s Entry into the Lake
द्विधा चिच्छेद समरे सौबलस्य हसन्निव । प्रजानाथ! शकुनिके उस घोर खड्गको सहसा आते देख समरांगणमें सहदेवने हँसते हुए-से उसके दो टुकड़े कर डाले
dvidhā ciccheda samare saubalasya hasann iva |
सञ्जय उवाच—प्रजानाथ, समरे सहदेवो हसन्निव सौबलस्य शकुनेः खड्गं सहसा द्विधा चिच्छेद।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in righteous warfare, victory depends not merely on anger but on disciplined clarity: Sahadeva’s calm, almost smiling composure highlights mastery over fear and impulse, aligning action with kshatriya-duty rather than uncontrolled rage.
During the battle, Shakuni rushes forward with a fierce sword; Sahadeva meets the attack and, with a swift stroke, cuts Shakuni’s sword into two, neutralizing the immediate threat.