Two worthy
disciples were listening with rapt attention. They looked at their Guru with
reverence. Their eyes however sought to ask him if he finds them worthy for
this purpose. The Guru understood the silent question and cleared the air:
‘I have no doubt about your competence – both of you. You have
already excelled in traditional archery. I am happy you can shoot arrows in
hundreds and thousands without a break. You have also managed to handle some of
the primary grades of divyastras. By that capability, you have already
transported yourselves to a different league - you are already admired by your
fellow disciples, but’ …..,
the Master
continued:
‘These little achievements must
not make you complacent. You have potential to achieve more… much more, I’m
sure of that. Look! The ability of a great archer is proved not so much in
using a divyastra but in being able to withdraw it if the situation demands so
– I mean calling back the weapon after launching it. That is indeed an
extremely onerous task and requires harder training. Now I would tell you what
you must do to achieve that proficiency.’
Then Dronacharya
explained the matter in details to both disciples. By the time his talks ended
all princes returned and the Guru permitted all of them to break for lunch.
Before taking leave Arjun and Aswathama touched his revered feet, as the Master
whispered into their ears: ‘I shall be watching your progress!’
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