Shloka 28
अमोघशक्तिव्यंसनप्रश्नः — Why Karṇa’s Śakti Was Not Used on Arjuna
जयरातमथाक्षिप्य नदन् सब्येन पाणिना
jayrātam athākṣipya nadan sabyena pāṇinā
সঞ্জয়ে ক’লে—তাৰ পাছত ভীমে জয়দ্ৰথক ধৰি বাওঁ হাত উঠাই গর্জন কৰিলে।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In the battlefield context, the verse highlights kṣatriya-dharma: decisive action, fearlessness, and public resolve. The roar and raised hand function as a moral-psychological declaration of intent—showing how determination and accountability for vows shape conduct in war.
Sañjaya describes a combat moment where Jayadratha is seized and the warrior roars loudly, lifting his left hand. The gesture signals dominance and a fierce challenge, intensifying the confrontation around Jayadratha, whose role in the war makes him a pivotal target.