Shloka 54
विभीस्तस्थौ महाराज व्यवस्थाप्य च वाहिनीम् | सिंहनादं भृशं कृत्वा धनु:शब्दं च दारुणम्,राजाधिराज! वे जोर-जोरसे सिंहनाद और धनुषकी भयंकर टंकार करके कौरव- सेनाको स्थिर रखते हुए रणभूमिमें निर्भय खड़े थे
vibhīḥ tasthau mahārāja vyavasthāpya ca vāhinīm | siṃhanādaṃ bhṛśaṃ kṛtvā dhanuḥśabdaṃ ca dāruṇam ||
Sañjaya said: O great king, having arrayed and steadied the army, he stood firm and unafraid on the battlefield, letting out a mighty lion-roar and producing a dreadful twang of the bow—meant to hearten his own side and strike fear into the enemy.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In a war setting, the verse highlights kṣatriya leadership: steadiness under pressure, organizing one’s forces, and using controlled displays of valor (lion-roar, bow-twang) to strengthen allies’ resolve and deter opponents—courage serving collective duty rather than mere bravado.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that the warrior, after properly positioning the army, stands fearlessly on the battlefield and signals readiness through a loud lion-roar and a terrifying bow-sound, keeping the Kaurava host firm and battle-ready.