Shloka 76
Śalya–Bhīma Gadāyuddham (मद्रराज-भीमसेन गदायुद्धम्)
ततश्चर्म च खड्गं च समुत्क्षिप्प महाबल: । ननादार्जुनदायाद: प्रेक्षमाणो जयद्रथम्,तब महाबली अर्जुनकुमारने ढाल और तलवार ऊपर उठाकर जयद्रथकी ओर देखते हुए बड़े चोरसे सिंहनाद किया
tataś carma ca khaḍgaṃ ca samutkṣipya mahābalaḥ | nanādārjunadāyādaḥ prekṣamāṇo jayadratham ||
Sañjaya said: Then the mighty descendant of Arjuna lifted up his shield and sword, and, fixing his gaze upon Jayadratha, roared aloud like a lion—an open proclamation of resolve amid the fury of battle, where courage and duty are asserted through fearless challenge.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights kṣatriya-dharma in action: steadfast courage and public resolve in the face of a formidable foe. The raised weapons and lion-roar signify inner determination made outward—an ethical stance of fearlessness and commitment to one’s duty in battle.
Sañjaya narrates that Abhimanyu, Arjuna’s son, lifts his shield and sword and roars while looking directly at Jayadratha, signaling a direct challenge and readiness to engage him in combat.