Shloka 336
Chapter 12: Arjuna’s suppression of the Saṃśaptakas and duel with Aśvatthāmā
Drauṇi
चचार मण्डलान्येव गतप्रत्यागतानि च । सैकड़ों तारक-चिह्लोंसे भरी हुई सात्यकिकी ढाल काटकर विन्द गत और प्रत्यागत आदि पैंतरे बदलने लगा
cācāra maṇḍalānyeva gatapratyāgatāni ca |
Sinabi ni Sanjaya: Siya’y kumilos sa mga paikot na maniobra, salit-salitang sumusulong at umuurong. Matapos putulin ang kalasag ni Satyaki na hitik sa mga tandang-bituin, si Vinda ay nagpalit-palit ng mga hakbang—pasulong at paurong—na wari’y bihasang mandirigma.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights disciplined martial conduct—controlled movement, measured advance and retreat—suggesting that even in violent conflict, skill and restraint shape a warrior’s action within the demands of kṣatriya-dharma.
Sañjaya describes a fighter executing circular maneuvers and alternating advance-and-withdrawal movements, indicating tactical footwork and readiness in the ongoing battle.