Shloka 9
उरसा धारयन् निष्कमग्निमालां यथाचल: । तस्य हेममयं चित्र बहुरूपाज्शशोभितम्
urasā dhārayan niṣkam agnimālāṃ yathācalaḥ | tasya hemamayaṃ citraṃ bahurūpāś ca śobhitam ||
বক্ষত দীপ্ত অগ্নিমালা ধৰি সি পৰ্বতৰ দৰে অচল হৈ থিয় আছিল। তাৰ দেহত বহুৰূপে শোভিত আশ্চৰ্য স্বৰ্ণালংকাৰ ঝলমল কৰিছিল।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights steadiness and fearlessness under pressure: the warrior’s unmoving posture ‘like a mountain’ and blazing adornments symbolize inner resolve and formidable presence, reminding that in dharmic conflict, composure and courage are central kṣatriya virtues.
Sañjaya describes a combatant’s appearance on the battlefield: he bears a radiant, fire-like garland and gleams with golden, multi-formed ornaments, standing firm and immovable—an image meant to convey power, splendor, and intimidation amid the fighting.