Shloka 19
निर्जित्य च रणे शत्रुं नकुल: शत्रुतापन: । अब्रवीत् सारथिं क्रुद्धों द्रोणानीकाय मां वह
nirjitya ca raṇe śatruṁ nakulaḥ śatrutāpanaḥ | abravīt sārathiṁ kruddho droṇānīkāya māṁ vaha ||
三阇耶说道：纳库拉既在战斗中战胜了敌军——焚灼仇敌者——便怒而对御者说道：“御者，驾我车直入德罗那的战阵！”随即，这位昆蒂所生的王子与其随从发出雄狮般的长吼，宣示决心，挑战对方军势。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the kṣatriya ethos of decisive action after victory: once an opponent is subdued, the warrior’s resolve turns immediately toward the next strategic objective. It also shows how intense emotions like anger are present in war, yet are channeled into disciplined command and forward movement rather than hesitation.
After defeating enemies on the battlefield, Nakula, filled with battle-anger, orders his charioteer to drive him toward Droṇa’s forces. He and his followers then roar like lions, signaling challenge and momentum as they press deeper into the opposing army.