Shloka 9
Udyoga Parva, Adhyāya 55 — Sañjaya’s Report on Pāṇḍava Readiness and Arjuna’s Dhvaja
भीमसेनानुरोधाय हनूमान् मारुतात्मज: । आत्मप्रतिकृतिं तस्मिन् ध्वज आरोपयिष्यति,भीमसेनके अनुरोधकी रक्षाके लिये पवननन्दन हनुमानजी उस ध्वजमें युद्धके समय अपने स्वरूपको स्थापित करेंगे
sañjaya uvāca |
bhīmasenānurodhāya hanūmān mārutātmajaḥ |
ātmapratikṛtiṁ tasmin dhvaja āropayiṣyati ||
Sañjaya said: To honor Bhimasena’s request and to safeguard him, Hanuman—the son of the Wind—will mount that banner, establishing there a manifestation of his own form for the time of battle. The episode underscores protective grace granted through kinship, devotion, and righteous alliance in a just war.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Righteous strength is supported by humility and rightful seeking of protection: Bhima’s request is honored, and Hanuman’s presence on the banner symbolizes moral courage, restraint, and divine support aligned with dharma rather than mere aggression.
Sanjaya reports that Hanuman, the Wind-god’s son, will take his place on the chariot-banner as a visible manifestation, serving as a protective guardian for Bhima during the coming battle.