Shloka 95
युद्धाभिलाषुको भूत्वा ध्वजो गाण्डीवधन्चन: । कर्णध्वजमुपातिष्ठत् स्वस्थानाद् वेगवान् कपि:
yuddhābhilāṣuko bhūtvā dhvajo gāṇḍīvadhanañcanaḥ | karṇadhvajam upātiṣṭhat svasthānād vegavān kapiḥ ||
Sañjaya said: Kindled by a longing for battle, the mighty monkey—serving as the banner of the wielder of Gāṇḍīva—swiftly sprang from his own place and took position facing Karṇa’s standard. In that moment resolve rose: the emblem upon Arjuna’s chariot became an active omen of protection and challenge, sharpening the moral and martial confrontation between the two champions.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in war, inner resolve and righteous purpose are reinforced by symbols of duty and protection. Hanūmān’s active stance as Arjuna’s banner suggests that steadfast support for dharma strengthens courage and restrains fear when facing formidable opponents.
As the confrontation intensifies, Hanūmān—mounted as the emblem on Arjuna’s chariot—becomes battle-eager and swiftly shifts from his usual position to stand opposite Karṇa’s standard, marking a dramatic, ominous challenge and a protective assertion on Arjuna’s side.