Since that heroic Drona was slain by Parshata of illustrious soul, it is evident, I think, that Destiny is more powerful than exertion.
व्यक्तं हि दैवं वलवत् पौरुषादिति मे मतिः। यद् द्रोणो निहतः शूरू पार्षतेन महात्मना॥