Shloka 77
Droṇa–Arjuna Yuddha; Trigarta-Āvaraṇa; Bhīmasena Gajānīka-bheda
Droṇa and Arjuna Engage; Trigarta Containment; Bhīma Breaks the Elephant Corps
ततो भीमो महाबाहुर्विरथो रथिनां वर: । गदां प्रगृह वेगेन प्रचस्कन्द रथोत्तमात्,इस प्रकार रथहीन होनेपर रथियोंमें श्रेष्ठ महाबाहु भीमसेन हाथमें गदा लेकर उस उत्तम रथसे वेगपूर्वक कूद पड़े
tato bhīmo mahābāhur viratho rathināṃ varaḥ | gadāṃ pragṛhya vegena pracaskanda rathottamāt |
قال سانجيا: ثم إن بهيما عظيمَ الذراعين—وقد صار بلا عربة، ومع ذلك ظلّ أسبقَ الفرسان على العجلات—قبض على هراوته وقفز بقوةٍ وسرعةٍ من تلك العربة الممتازة.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even when circumstances strip away one’s usual supports (here, the chariot), steadfastness in one’s duty and courageous adaptation remain essential; valor is shown not only by advantage but by resolve under disadvantage.
Bhīma has become chariotless; nevertheless, he grips his mace and swiftly jumps down from an excellent chariot, signaling readiness to continue fighting on foot with determination.