Shloka 176
त्रिगर्त-मात्स्य-संग्रामः
The Trigarta–Matsya Engagement at Twilight
पृथक् काञ्चनसंनाहान् रथेष्वश्वानयोजयन् । उन महारथियोंने सुन्दर पहियोंवाले विशाल एवं उज्ज्वल रथोंमें पृथक्ू-पृथक् सोनेके बख्तर धारण कराये हुए घोड़ोंको जोता
vaiśampāyana uvāca |
pr̥thak kāñcanasaṃnāhān ratheṣv aśvān ayojayan |
Vaiśampāyana said: The great warriors, each in his own place, yoked to their chariots horses clad in golden armour—making ready their splendid, bright vehicles for the coming action with disciplined readiness and martial order.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights disciplined preparation and orderly conduct in a martial setting: power and splendour (golden armour, bright chariots) are shown as effective only when joined with methodical readiness and coordinated action.
As events move toward conflict, the great warriors are making their chariots battle-ready by harnessing horses equipped with golden armour, indicating imminent mobilization and the formal commencement of warlike preparations.