Shloka 67
धृतराष्ट्र-संजय-संवादः — दुर्योधनस्य ह्रदप्रवेशः
Dhṛtarāṣṭra–Saṃjaya Dialogue: Duryodhana’s Entry into the Lake
ततो रथाच्छकुनिं पातयित्वा मुदान्विता भारत पाण्डवेया: । शड्खान् प्रदध्मु: समरे5तिहृष्टा: सकेशवा: सैनिकान् हर्षयन्त:
tato rathāc chakuniṁ pātayitvā mudānvitā bhārata pāṇḍaveyāḥ | śaṅkhān pradadhmuḥ samare ’tihṛṣṭāḥ sa-keśavāḥ sainikān harṣayantaḥ ||
三阇耶说道：随后，他们将沙昆尼从战车上击落，般度诸子心怀欢喜，在战场上兴奋地吹响海螺号；并与凯沙瓦（克里希那，Keśava/Kṛṣṇa）一道，使己方军心大振。此刻标志着关键的阿达摩（adharma）煽动者倒下后士气的激增，显示战争的胜利不仅在于武力，更在于对军队意志的心理与道义震荡。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how the downfall of a principal agent of adharma strengthens righteous forces: ethical momentum and collective morale matter in war. Leadership (here, the Pāṇḍavas with Keśava) sustains dharmic resolve by rallying troops at decisive moments.
After Śakuni is knocked down from his chariot, the Pāṇḍavas rejoice and blow their conches. With Kṛṣṇa present, they inspire and hearten their soldiers, signaling a significant shift in confidence on the battlefield.