Shloka 30
Arjuna–Bhīṣma Strategic Engagement and Mutual Arrow-Interdiction (भीष्मार्जुनसमागमः)
तस्मिंस्तु तुमुले युद्धे वर्तमाने महाभये । अतिसर्वाण्यनीकानि पिता तेडभिव्यरोचत
tasmiṁstu tumule yuddhe vartamāne mahābhaye | atisarvāṇy anīkāni pitā te 'bhyarocata ||
قال سنجيا: وبينما كانت تلك المعركة الصاخبة—شديدة الفظاعة—مستعرة، كان جدّك بهيشما يتلألأ، سامقًا فوق جميع الصفوف والتشكيلات، مشعًّا ببهائه الذاتي.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical psychology of war: in a terrifying, chaotic conflict, the presence of a revered and capable leader can ‘outshine’ the mass of forces—symbolizing how authority, discipline, and personal excellence steady an army and influence the performance of duty (kṣatriya-dharma) even amid fear.
Sañjaya reports to King Dhṛtarāṣṭra that as the great battle rages, Bhīṣma stands out above all the formations, radiant and dominant on the field—signaling the Kaurava side’s reliance on Bhīṣma’s prowess and command.