Shloka 5
उद्योगपर्व — अध्याय १४१: कर्ण–कृष्णसंवादः, उत्पात-स्वप्न-लक्षणानि
Karna–Krishna Dialogue: Omens and Dream-Signs
न सज्जते शैलवनस्पति भ्य ऊर्ध्व॑ तिर्यग्योजनमात्ररूप: । श्रीमान् ध्वज: कर्ण धनंजयस्य समुच्छित: पावकतुल्यरूप:
sañjaya uvāca |
na sajjate śaila-vanaspatibhya ūrdhvaṃ tiryag yojana-mātra-rūpaḥ |
śrīmān dhvajaḥ karṇa-dhanañjayasya samucchritaḥ pāvaka-tulya-rūpaḥ ||
يا كَرْنَة، إنَّ لواءَ دهنَنْجَيا (أرجونا) البهيَّ يرتفع عاليًا، طوله يوجَنَةٌ كاملة، ويتلألأ كالنار. لا يعلق بجبالٍ ولا بأشجارٍ عظيمة، لا من فوق ولا من الجانبين.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how outward signs—like a hero’s banner—function as symbols of inner power, legitimacy, and morale in dharma-yuddha narratives. The fire-like radiance and unobstructed height suggest irresistible momentum and auspicious strength, shaping ethical and psychological readiness for war.
Sañjaya is reporting to Karṇa about the Pandava side’s martial display. He describes Arjuna’s towering, radiant banner—so high it does not catch on mountains or trees—emphasizing Arjuna’s formidable presence and the intimidating grandeur of his war insignia.