Shloka 42
हु ढ़ है (हे ततः किलकिलाशब्द: शड्खभेरीस्वनै: सह । पाण्डवानां प्रहृष्टानां क्षेन समजायत,तब पाण्डव हर्षसे खिल उठे और क्षणभरमें शंख तथा भेरियोंकी ध्वनिके साथ उनका आनन्दमय कोलाहल गूँज उठा
tataḥ kila-kilā-śabdaḥ śaṅkha-bherī-svanaiḥ saha | pāṇḍavānāṃ prahṛṣṭānāṃ kṣaṇena samajāyata ||
Sañjaya said: Then, in an instant, a jubilant clamour arose among the delighted Pāṇḍavas, mingling with the blare of conches and the resounding beat of war-drums. That sound marked their surge of confidence and shared resolve, as they bore the moral weight of battle while remaining steadfast to the cause they had chosen.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how collective morale and disciplined signalling (conches and drums) can unify an army’s intent. Ethically, it underscores that even amid the violence of war, inner resolve and clarity of purpose are crucial—especially when one believes one is acting in defense of dharma.
Sañjaya reports that the Pāṇḍavas, filled with joy and confidence, raise a loud exultant cry. Their clamour blends with the sounds of conches and war-drums, indicating readiness and heightened spirit on the battlefield.