Shloka 47
सोअन्यत् कार्मुकमादाय पार्षत: परवीरहा । द्रोणस्य मिषतो युद्धे प्रेषयामास सायकान्,तब शत्रुवीरोंका संहार करनेवाले धृष्टद्युम्नने दूसरा धनुष लेकर रणभूमिमें द्रोणाचार्यके देखते-देखते उनके ऊपर बहुत-से बाण चलाये
so 'nyat kārmukam ādāya pārṣataḥ paravīrahā | droṇasya miṣato yuddhe preṣayāmāsa sāyakān ||
Sinabi ni Sañjaya: Pagkatapos, si Dhṛṣṭadyumna, anak ni Pṛṣata—tagapagpuksa ng mga bayani ng kaaway—ay kumuha ng isa pang busog, at sa gitna ng labanan, sa harap mismo ni Droṇa, ay nagpaulan ng maraming palaso laban sa kanya.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights steadfastness in one’s chosen duty amid adversity, while also exposing the ethical strain of war—especially when combat pits a warrior against a venerable teacher. It invites reflection on how dharma in battle can demand harsh action even against respected figures.
Dhṛṣṭadyumna, after taking up another bow, resumes the assault and shoots many arrows at Droṇa, doing so openly in Droṇa’s presence during the fight, as Sañjaya reports the unfolding combat.