Shloka 56
कृष्णोपदेशः, अर्जुनस्य क्षमा-याचनम्, कर्णवध-अनुज्ञा
Krishna’s Counsel, Arjuna’s Apology, and Authorization for Karṇa’s Slaying
प्रत्युदुगम्य जवेनाशु साश्वारोहांस्तदारिहा । विविधान् विचरन् मार्गान् गदया समपोथयत्
pratyudugamya javenau s01bv01roh01s tad01rih01 | vividh01n vicaran m01rg01n gaday01 samapothayat ||
Wika ni Sañjaya: Agad siyang sumugod nang ubod ng bilis—ang mamumuksa ng kaaway—at hinarap nang tuwiran ang mga mandirigmang nakasakay sa kabayo. Sa pag-ikot sa iba’t ibang daan ng labanan, dinurog niya sila sa kanyang pamalo, winawasak ang kanilang hanay sa walang humpay na lakas.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the k 63atriya ideal of direct confrontation and steadfastness in battle: meeting danger head-on, maintaining resolve, and acting decisively within the harsh ethics of war where force and tactical movement determine survival.
Sanjaya describes a powerful warrior advancing rapidly to engage mounted fighters. Moving through different routes on the battlefield, he uses a mace to batter and crush opponents, suggesting a sweeping, disruptive assault against cavalry.