Shloka 69
Varuṇābhiṣeka–Agni-anveṣaṇa–Kaubera-tīrtha
Varuṇa’s Consecration; Search for Agni; Kaubera Sacred Site
शकक््त्यस्त्रं भगवान् भीम॑ पुनः: पुनरवाकिरत् । आदथधच्चात्मनस्तेजो हविषेद्ध इवानल:
śaktyastraṃ bhagavān bhīmaḥ punaḥ punaḥ avākirat | ādadhac cātmanas tejo haviṣeddha ivānalaḥ ||
তখন ভগবান ভীম বারবার শক্তি-অস্ত্র বর্ষণ করতে লাগলেন। পরে তিনি নিজের অন্তর্নিহিত তেজকে এমনভাবে সংহত ও স্থির করলেন, যেন আহুতি পেয়ে অগ্নি আরও প্রজ্বলিত হয়ে ওঠে।
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights disciplined intensification of one’s tejas (inner power): repeated effort in action, followed by focused self-collection, is likened to fire that grows brighter when properly fed—suggesting that strength in dharmic struggle requires both exertion and inner concentration.
In the midst of battle, Bhīma repeatedly unleashes the Śakti-weapon, then gathers his own energy and steadies himself, preparing to escalate or sustain his assault—his rising power compared to a sacrificial fire being kindled with offerings.