Shloka 796
कर्णपर्व — अध्याय ५९
Arjuna Breaks the Encirclement; Bhīma Reinforces
नदतोरर्जुन संग्रामे वीरस्य जितकाशिन: । “अर्जुन! विजयश्रीसे सुशोभित हो गर्जना करनेवाले वीर भीमसेनका संग्राममें जो अत्यन्त दुःसह सिंहनाद हो रहा है, उसे पहचानो
nadator arjuna saṅgrāme vīrasya jitakāśinaḥ |
Sañjaya sprach: „O Arjuna, mitten im Kampf erkenne jenes unerträgliche, löwengleiche Brüllen des heldenhaften Bhimasena—glänzend im Ruhm des Sieges—das wie eine furchterregende Herausforderung widerhallt.“
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the kṣatriya ethos of steadfast courage: a warrior’s roar symbolizes resolve, rallying allies and intimidating foes, reminding Arjuna to read battlefield signs and stand firm in duty.
Sañjaya reports to Arjuna that a fearsome, lion-like roar is being uttered in the battle by the victorious, glory-adorned hero—understood in context as Bhīmasena—signaling his aggressive advance and challenge.