Shloka 42
Dhṛtarāṣṭra–Sañjaya-saṃvādaḥ; madhyāhna-saṅgrāma-pravṛttiḥ
Dhritarashtra–Sanjaya dialogue and the midday battle escalation
असम्भ्रमस्तु समरे वध्यमान: शितै: शरै: । ऐन्द्रमस्त्रं च वार्ष्णेयो योजयामास भारत
asambhramas tu samare vadhyamānaḥ śitaiḥ śaraiḥ | aindram astraṃ ca vārṣṇeyo yojayāmāsa bhārata ||
Sañjaya nói: Dẫu đang bị những mũi tên sắc nhọn đánh trúng trong trận chiến, Vārṣṇeya (Kṛṣṇa) vẫn không hề rối loạn. Hỡi Bhārata, Ngài liền vận dụng vũ khí của Indra (Aindra-astra) với tâm thế điềm tĩnh.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights asambhrama—steadiness under pressure. Ethical strength in war is not mere aggression but disciplined self-control: even when endangered, one should act without panic, applying skill and judgment in accordance with one’s duty.
Sañjaya reports that Kṛṣṇa, though assailed by sharp arrows in the midst of combat, remains unshaken and proceeds to deploy the Aindra (Indra’s) weapon, indicating a tactical escalation carried out with calm mastery.