Shloka 48
भीमसेनस्य बहुमहारथसंयुगः
Bhīmasena’s Engagement with Multiple Mahārathas
।। तस्य तत् पूजयामास लाघवं शान्तनो: सुतः
tasya tat pūjayāmāsa lāghavaṁ śāntanoḥ sutaḥ
Sañjaya dit : Voyant cet acte, le fils de Śāntanu rendit hommage et loua cette promptitude et cette adresse—reconnaissant le mérite même sous la contrainte de la guerre.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in conflict, a noble warrior-leader acknowledges excellence where it appears. Praising skill (lāghava) reflects discernment and fairness—valuing merit rather than being blinded by factional hostility.
In Sañjaya’s battlefield narration, an impressive feat of agility or swift execution has just occurred. Bhīṣma—identified as the son of Śāntanu—responds by honoring that performance, signaling approval and recognition within the ongoing war context.