Shloka 38
रात्रौ युद्धप्रवृत्तिः — Night Battle Begins; Duryodhana’s Protective Orders for Droṇa
Droṇa-parva 139
त॑ श्रुत्वा तु महानादं भीमसेनस्य धन्विन: । बभूव परमा प्रीतिर्धर्मराजस्य धीमत:,धनुर्धर भीमसेनके उस महानादको सुनकर बुद्धिमान् धर्मराज युधिष्ठिरको बड़ी प्रसन्नता हुई
taṁ śrutvā tu mahānādaṁ bhīmasenasya dhanvinaḥ | babhūva paramā prītir dharmarājasya dhīmataḥ ||
Sañjaya said: Hearing that mighty roar of Bhīmasena, the bowman, the wise Dharmarāja (Yudhiṣṭhira) was filled with the highest joy.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even amid violence and uncertainty, the righteous leader’s strength is sustained by signs of steadfast support and courage. The verse highlights how dharmic resolve is reinforced when one hears or witnesses the unwavering presence of a powerful ally fighting for a just cause.
Sañjaya reports that Yudhiṣṭhira hears Bhīma’s mighty roar on the battlefield. Recognizing it as a sign of Bhīma’s vigor and effectiveness, Yudhiṣṭhira feels great joy and renewed confidence.