Shloka 12
भीष्मस्य जलप्रार्थना — अर्जुनस्य पर्जन्यास्त्रप्रयोगः — दुर्योधनं प्रति सन्ध्युपदेशः
Bhīṣma’s request for water; Arjuna’s Parjanya-astra; counsel to Duryodhana on reconciliation
अथान्यद् धनुरादाय गौतमो रथिनां वर:
athānyad dhanur ādāya gautamo rathināṃ varaḥ
Sinabi ni Sañjaya: Pagkaraan nito, si Gautama, ang pinakadakila sa mga mandirigmang nasa karwahe, ay kumuha ng isa pang busog—hudyat ng panibagong paninindigan na ipagpatuloy ang labanan sa bagong sandata at sa lakas na hindi humuhupa.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights steadfastness and preparedness: when one means is spent or set aside, a capable warrior adopts another without losing composure—an image of resilience and disciplined resolve in the midst of conflict.
Sañjaya reports that Gautama, praised as the best among chariot-fighters, takes up a different bow, indicating a tactical shift or continuation of battle with renewed equipment.