Shloka 63
Śalya–Bhīma Gadā-saṃnipāta and Śalya’s Bāṇa-jāla against Yudhiṣṭhira
Book 9, Chapter 11
ततः सुमनस: पार्था भीमसेनमपूजयन् । ते दृष्टवा कर्म संग्रामे घोरमक्लिष्टकर्मण:,संग्राममें अनायास ही महान् कर्म करनेवाले भीमसेनका वह घोर पराक्रम देखकर कुन्तीके सभी पुत्र प्रसन्नचित्त हो उनकी भूरि-भूरि प्रशंसा करने लगे
tataḥ sumanasaḥ pārthā bhīmasenam apūjayan | te dṛṣṭvā karma saṅgrāme ghoram akliṣṭakarmaṇaḥ ||
Sañjaya said: Then the sons of Pṛthā (Kuntī), their hearts filled with joy, honored Bhīmasena. Seeing his dreadful prowess in battle—great deeds accomplished without strain—they praised him again and again, uplifted by what he had done in the fight.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how extraordinary, disciplined action in a righteous cause strengthens collective morale: when a warrior performs daunting duties without faltering, the community responds with honor and gratitude, reinforcing unity and resolve.
After witnessing Bhima’s fearsome effectiveness on the battlefield, the Pandavas become joyful and publicly honor him, offering repeated praise for his great deeds accomplished with apparent ease.