Shloka 23
इतो गते भीमसेने सात्वतं प्रति पाण्डवे । सनाथौ भवितारीौ हि युधि सात्वतफाल्गुनौ,'यहाँसे सात्यकिके पथपर पाण्डुपुत्र भीमसेनके जानेपर युद्धस्थलमें डटे हुए सात्यकि और अर्जुन सनाथ हो जायूँगे
ito gate bhīmasene sātvataṃ prati pāṇḍave | sanāthau bhavitāryau hi yudhi sātvata-phālgunau ||
Sañjaya said: “When Bhīmasena, the son of Pāṇḍu, has gone from here toward Sātyaki, then in the midst of battle Sātyaki and Arjuna will surely become well-supported—no longer isolated, but strengthened by an ally’s presence.”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In a dharmic war setting, steadfastness is sustained not only by personal valor but also by timely support: allies arriving at the right moment restore strength, morale, and strategic balance for those holding the line.
Sañjaya reports that Bhīma is moving from his current position toward Sātyaki; as a result, Sātyaki and Arjuna—already standing firm in the battle—will no longer be without backing and will be reinforced on the battlefield.