Shloka 10
वृकोदरस्तत: कर्ण त्रिभिर्भल्लै: समाहित: । आकर्णपूर्णरभ्यघ्नद् बाह्वोरुगसि चानदत्,तब भीमसेनने भी सावधान होकर धनुषको कानतक खींचकर छोड़े गये तीन भल्लोंद्वारा कर्णकी दोनों भुजाओं और छातीमें गहरी चोट पहुँचायी। फिर वे जोर-जोरसे गर्जना करने लगे
vṛkodaras tataḥ karṇa tribhir bhallaiḥ samāhitaḥ | ākarṇapūrṇam abhyaghnad bāhv-orugasi cānadat ||
Sañjaya said: Then Vṛkodara (Bhīma), fixing his aim on Karṇa, drew his bow back to the ear and struck him with three sharp arrows, dealing deep blows to both arms and to the chest. After landing those hits, Bhīma roared loudly.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights disciplined focus (samāhita) and steadfast execution of one’s warrior-duty in a justly ordered battle context: skill and composure are as decisive as strength, and the roar signifies unwavering resolve rather than mere rage.
Bhīma (Vṛkodara) targets Karṇa, draws his bow fully, and hits him with three bhalla-arrows on both arms and the chest; immediately afterward, Bhīma roars loudly as a battle-cry, intensifying the duel’s pressure.