Shloka 29
Adhyāya 113: Karṇa–Bhīma Śaravarṣa and the Battlefield Aftermath (कर्णभीमशरवर्षः)
उदीच्या दाक्षिणात्याशक्षु ये चान्येडपि महारथा: । ये च कर्णमुखा राजन् रथोदारा: प्रकीर्तिता:
udīcyā dākṣiṇātyāś ca ye cānye 'pi mahārathāḥ | ye ca karṇamukhā rājan rathodārāḥ prakīrtitāḥ ||
সঞ্জয়ে ক’লে—হে ৰাজন! উত্তৰ আৰু দক্ষিণ দেশৰ তথা আন আন মহাৰথীসকল, যাঁহঁতৰ মাজত কৰ্ণ মুখ্য—সকলোকে উৎকৃষ্ট, মহিমান্বিত ৰথী বুলি প্ৰখ্যাত; তেওঁলোকৰ কথা কোৱা হৈছে।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores the kṣatriya-world’s emphasis on recognized excellence and responsibility in war: warriors are remembered and assessed by reputation, leadership, and proven capability (mahāratha, rathodāra), reminding that public renown in dharma-based roles carries ethical weight.
Sañjaya continues reporting to King Dhṛtarāṣṭra, summarizing that the notable great chariot-warriors from various regions—especially those led by Karṇa—have been enumerated and characterized as eminent fighters.