Shloka 3

सहदेव-राधेय-संग्रामः; शल्य-प्रभावः; अलम्बुस-निवर्तनम्

Sahadeva and Karṇa; Śalya’s pressure; Alambusa’s interception

Devanagari script

ताभ्यामूर्जितवीर्याभ्यामाप्यायितपराक्रम: । सहित: कृष्णभीमाभ्यां शिनीनामृषभेण च,महान्‌ पराक्रमी श्रीकृष्ण और भीमसेन तथा शिनिप्रवर सात्यकिका साथ होनेसे अर्जुनका बल तथा पराक्रम और भी बढ़ गया है

Transliteration

tābhyām ūrjitavīryābhyām āpyāyitaparākramaḥ | sahitaḥ kṛṣṇabhīmābhyāṃ śinīnām ṛṣabheṇa ca ||

Translation

Sañjaya said: With those two heroes of mighty strength at his side, Arjuna’s prowess and martial energy were further invigorated; for he was accompanied by Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Bhīmasena, and also by Sātyaki—the bull among the Śinis.

Word by Word

• ताभ्याम्: by those two
• ताभ्याम्: Karana
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, तृतीया, द्विवचन

• ऊर्जित-वीर्याभ्याम्: by the two of mighty strength
• ऊर्जित-वीर्याभ्याम्: Karana
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ऊर्जित (कृदन्त/विशेषण) + वीर्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया, द्विवचन

• आप्यायित-पराक्रमः: whose prowess is increased
• आप्यायित-पराक्रमः: Karta
• Type: Adjective
• Root: आप्यायित (कृदन्त) + पराक्रम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• सहितः: accompanied
• सहितः: Karta
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सहित (कृदन्त/विशेषण)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• कृष्ण-भीमाभ्याम्: by Krishna and Bhima
• कृष्ण-भीमाभ्याम्: Karana
• Type: Noun
• Root: कृष्ण (प्रातिपदिक) + भीम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया, द्विवचन

• शिनीनाम्: of the Shinis (descendants of Shini)
• शिनीनाम्: Adhikarana
• Type: Noun
• Root: शिनि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी, बहुवचन

• ऋषभेण: by the bull/chief
• ऋषभेण: Karana
• Type: Noun
• Root: ऋषभ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया, एकवचन

• च: and
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)

Speaker

संजय उवाच

Characters & Entities

• Sañjaya
• Arjuna
• Śrī Kṛṣṇa
• Bhīmasena (Bhīma)
• Sātyaki
• Śini clan (Śinis)

Educational Q&A

What is the core teaching?

Strength and effectiveness—especially in a dharmic struggle—are amplified by the presence of virtuous, capable allies. The verse highlights the ethical importance of right companionship: noble support can steady resolve and increase one’s capacity to act rightly under pressure.

What is happening in the narrative?

Sañjaya describes Arjuna’s rising confidence and power in battle because he is supported by key allies: Kṛṣṇa (his charioteer and guide), Bhīma (a principal warrior), and Sātyaki (a leading Yādava/Śini hero). Their combined presence boosts Arjuna’s momentum in the Drona Parva conflict.