Shloka 8
Bhīmasena–Drauṇi Mahāyuddha
Chariot Duel and Astra-Exchange
तूणीरशतपूर्णेन सगदेन वरूथिना । शतघ्नीकिंकिणीशक्तिशूलतोमरधारिणा
tūṇīraśatapūrṇena sagadena varūthinā | śataghnīkinkiṇīśaktiśūlatomaradhāriṇā ||
संजय बोले—उस रथ में सैकड़ों तरकस भरे थे, गदा भी थी, ऊपर से कवच-आवरण लगा था; और उसमें शतघ्नी, किंकिणी, शक्ति, शूल तथा तोमर जैसे आयुध संचित थे।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how immense martial capability and meticulous preparation amplify the stakes of dharma in war: power is impressive, but it also carries moral consequence when directed toward violence and destruction.
Sañjaya narrates Karṇa’s appearance as he sets out for battle, describing his radiant chariot, its banner and emblem, the white horses, and the extensive arsenal stored on the chariot.