Shloka 57
Droṇa–Arjuna Yuddha; Trigarta-Āvaraṇa; Bhīmasena Gajānīka-bheda
Droṇa and Arjuna Engage; Trigarta Containment; Bhīma Breaks the Elephant Corps
भग्नं तु स्वबलं दृष्टवा भगदत्तेन धीमता
bhagnaṃ tu svabalaṃ dṛṣṭvā bhagadattena dhīmatā
Melihat pasukannya sendiri dihancurkan oleh Bhagadatta yang bijaksana, ia pun tersentak menyadari beratnya perubahan keadaan dalam pertempuran.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how leadership and discernment in war can decisively affect morale and outcomes: when one’s own forces are broken, a responsible warrior must perceive reality clearly and respond with steadiness rather than denial.
Sañjaya reports that a side’s troops have been routed after encountering Bhagadatta’s prowess; the line sets up the reaction of those who witness their own army’s collapse under his effective command and strength.