Shloka 46
Chapter 89: Bhīma dispatched to protect Ghaṭotkaca amid escalating engagements
अर्जुनो5थ सुभशर्मादीन् राज्ञस्तान् सपदानुगान् | विजित्य पृतनामध्ये ययौ स्वशिबिरं प्रति
arjuno 'tha subhaśarmādīn rājñas tān sapadānugān | vijitya pṛtanāmadhye yayau svaśibiraṃ prati ||
संजय बोले—तब अर्जुन ने सुभशर्मा आदि उन राजाओं को उनके अनुयायियों सहित रणभूमि में जीतकर, सेना के बीच से अपने शिविर की ओर प्रस्थान किया।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights kṣatriya-dharma in practice: a warrior must decisively overcome hostile opponents, yet remain disciplined and purposeful—returning to his own camp after achieving the immediate objective rather than fighting aimlessly.
Sañjaya reports that Arjuna defeats a group of kings led by Subhaśarman along with their followers in the midst of the battle formation, and then proceeds back toward his own camp.