Mahabharata 6.117.46 — Bhishma Parva, Adhyaya 117, Shloka 46
Bhīṣma–Karṇa Saṃvāda on the Śaraśayyā (भीष्म–कर्ण संवादः शरशय्यायाम्)
सेनापतिवच: श्र॒ुत्वा पाण्डवानां वरूथिनी । भीष्मं समभ्ययात् तूर्ण प्राणांस्त्यक्त्वा महाहवे,सेनापतिका यह वचन सुनकर पाण्डवोंकी विशाल वाहिनी उस महासमरमें प्राणोंका मोह छोड़कर तुरंत ही भीष्मकी ओर बढ़ चली
sa en01patir vaca 5brutv01 p01 av01n01 var6bthin2b | bh2b am samabhyay01t t6br 01 pr01 01 styaktv01 mah01have ||
Sanjaya sprach: „Als sie die Worte des Feldherrn vernommen hatten, rückte das gewaltige Heer der Pândavas, ohne an das Leben zu klammern in jener großen Schlacht, eilends auf Bhishma zu.“
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The verse highlights disciplined courage in a dharmic conflict: once a duty-bound decision is taken, warriors must act with steadiness, setting aside fear and clinging to life, and moving forward under rightful command.
After hearing their commanderbcs instruction, the P01 ava forces rapidly press forward in formation toward Bh2b ma on the battlefield, ready to stake their lives in the great engagement.
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