Shloka 38
नारायणास्त्र-शमनं द्रौणि-प्रहारश्च
Pacification of the Nārāyaṇāstra and Drauni’s Renewed Assault
रथिनो रथमारुहा प्रद्रुता वेगवत्तरम्
rathino rathamāruhā pradrutā vegavattaram
Sinabi ni Sañjaya: Ang mga mandirigmang nakasakay sa karwahe, matapos sumampa sa kani-kanilang karwahe, ay rumagasa pasulong sa higit pang matinding bilis—itinutulak ng nagmamadaling bugso ng labanan, kung saan ang paninindigan at pagmamadali ay kapwa humihila sa tao tungo sa tungkuling pinili niya at sa panganib na kaakibat nito.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how, in war, trained warriors act decisively and swiftly once committed—suggesting the ethical tension of kshatriya-dharma: when duty is accepted, hesitation gives way to resolute action, even amid danger.
Sañjaya reports that the chariot-fighters have mounted their chariots and are charging ahead with increased speed, indicating an escalation in the battle’s intensity and urgency.