Shloka 296
अमोघशक्तिव्यंसनप्रश्नः — Why Karṇa’s Śakti Was Not Used on Arjuna
यतस्तामेव जग्राह प्रहसन् पाण्डुनन्दन: । तब कर्णने पाण्डुनन्द्न भीमपर सोनेकी बनी हुई शक्तिका प्रहार किया; परंतु पाण्डुनन्दन भीमने हँसते हुए ही उसे हाथसे पकड़ लिया
yatas tām eva jagrāha prahasan pāṇḍunandanaḥ |
কৰ্ণে পাণ্ডুনন্দন ভীমৰ ওপৰত সোণৰ নিৰ্মিত শক্তি নিক্ষেপ কৰিলে; কিন্তু পাণ্ডুনন্দন ভীমে হাঁহি হাঁহি সেই শক্তিটোক হাতেই ধৰি পেলালে।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights steadiness and fearlessness in the face of danger: true strength is not only physical power but also unshaken composure, enabling decisive action even when confronted by a deadly assault.
During the battle, Karṇa hurls a golden spear (śakti) at Bhīma. Bhīma, smiling, catches the weapon with his hand, demonstrating extraordinary prowess and confidence as Sañjaya reports the event.