Shloka 403
प्रबभौ भरतश्रेष्ठ ज्वलन्निव हुताशन: । भरतश्रेष्ठ] भीमसेन और सात्यकिसे सुरक्षित अर्जुन उस समय प्रज्वलित अग्निके समान प्रकाशित हो रहे थे
prababhau bharataśreṣṭha jvalann iva hutāśanaḥ |
Sañjaya said: O best of the Bharatas, Arjuna shone forth like a blazing fire—protected by Bhīmasena and Sātyaki, he appeared as a living flame amid the battle.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights tejas (heroic radiance) grounded in kṣatriya-dharma: steadfast courage in a righteous cause is strengthened by loyal companions, and such supported resolve becomes visibly powerful—like fire.
Sañjaya describes Arjuna on the battlefield appearing brilliantly radiant, likened to blazing fire; the contextual note indicates he is being protected/covered by Bhīmasena and Sātyaki as he advances in combat.