Shloka 17
Karṇa-parva Adhyāya 19 — Saṃśaptaka–Trigarta Assault and Aindra-astra Counter
रथद्विरदपत्त्यश्वानेकः प्रमथसे बहुन् । मृगसंघानिवारण्ये विभीर्भीमबलो हरि:,तुम अकेले ही बहुत-से रथ, हाथी, पैदल और घोड़ोंको मथ डालते हो। ठीक उसी तरह जैसे वनमें भयंकर बलशाली सिंह बिना किसी भयके मृग-समूहोंका संहार कर डालता है
rathadviradapattyaśvān ekaḥ pramathase bahūn | mṛgasaṅghān ivāraṇye vibhīr bhīmabalo hariḥ ||
Dijo Sañjaya: «Tú solo estás aplastando a muchos—carros, elefantes, infantería y caballos. Como en el bosque un león temible, de fuerza inmensa, sin miedo alguno, aniquila manadas de ciervos, así Hari (Kṛṣṇa) abruma al ejército enemigo.»
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights steadfast courage and overwhelming capability aligned with dharma: when righteous purpose and divine support are present, fearlessness and decisive action can rout even vast forces.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra, praising Hari (Kṛṣṇa) as he single-handedly devastates many enemy units—chariots, elephants, infantry, and horses—likening him to a powerful lion destroying herds of deer in the forest.