Shloka 62
त्रिभिस्त्रिभिर्भीमबलो निहत्य ननाद घोरं महता स्वरेण । वे बाण मेघोंकी बरसायी हुई जलधाराओंके समान शब्द करते हुए पाण्डुपुत्र अर्जुनको जा लगे। तत्पश्चात् अप्रतिम प्रभावशाली और भयंकर बलवान् कर्णने तीन-तीन बाणोंसे श्रीकृष्ण, अर्जुन और भीमसेनको घायल करके बड़े जोरसे भयानक गर्जना की || ६१ ई ।। स कर्णबाणाभिहत: किरीटी भीम तथा प्रेक्ष्य जनार्दनं॑ च
sañjaya uvāca | tribhis tribhir bhīmabalo nihatya nanāda ghoraṃ mahatā svareṇa | sa karṇabāṇābhihataḥ kirīṭī bhīmaś ca prekṣya janārdanaṃ ca ||
Sañjaya said: Having struck down his foes in sets of three, the mighty Bhīma roared terribly in a great voice. Then Arjuna, the diadem-wearing hero, and Bhīma—both wounded by Karṇa’s arrows—looked toward Janārdana (Kṛṣṇa). In the thick of battle, the cries and volleys proclaim not only bodily dominance but also the moral strain of a war where even the righteous must endure injury and uncertainty, relying on steadfast guidance.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The passage highlights the ethical pressure of righteous warfare: even great heroes are wounded and shaken, yet they must maintain resolve and seek steady guidance (symbolized by looking to Janardana). Strength is shown not only in striking the enemy but in enduring adversity without losing discernment.
Sanjaya describes Bhima’s fierce success and terrifying roar after striking down foes in groups of three. Immediately after, Arjuna (Kiriti) and Bhima—hurt by Karna’s arrows—turn their attention toward Krishna (Janardana), indicating a moment of assessment and reliance amid Karna’s powerful assault.