Shloka 32
शल्य–युधिष्ठिरयुद्धप्रारम्भः
Commencement of the Śalya–Yudhiṣṭhira Duel
सात्यकेश्वैव शूरस्य मद्राणामधिपस्य च । यादृशो वै पुरा वृत्त: शम्बरामरराजयो:,शूरवीर सात्यकि और मद्रराज शल्य इन दोनोंका वह संग्राम बड़ा भयंकर और अद्भुत दिखायी देता था। वह वैसा ही था, जैसा कि पूर्वकालमें शम्बरासुर और देवराज इन्द्रका युद्ध हुआ था
sātyakeś caiva śūrasya madrāṇām adhipasya ca | yādṛśo vai purā vṛttaḥ śambarāmararājayoḥ ||
Sañjaya said: The battle between the heroic Sātyaki and the lord of the Madras was terrifying and wondrous to behold. It resembled that ancient combat which once took place between the asura Śambara and the king of the gods, Indra—suggesting a clash of extraordinary prowess where the outcome would be decided by valor, endurance, and martial dharma.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the epic ideal of kṣatriya-dharma: in war, a warrior’s duty is to meet a worthy opponent with steadfast courage. By comparing the duel to Indra’s mythic battle with Śambara, the text frames the encounter as a test of extraordinary valor and endurance, where ethical emphasis lies on fearless performance of one’s role rather than personal hatred.
Sañjaya describes to Dhṛtarāṣṭra the fierce duel between Sātyaki and Śalya, the ruler of Madra. He intensifies the scene by likening it to an ancient, legendary conflict—Śambara versus Indra—signaling that the combat is exceptionally formidable and awe-inspiring.