Shloka 100
वेगं चक्रे महाबाहुर्भीमसेनरथं प्रति । महामना पाण्डुपुत्रने उसे गहरी चोट पहुँचायी थी। अतः महाबाहु अभश्वत्थामाने भीमसेनके रथपर ही बड़े वेगसे आक्रमण किया ।। ९९ $ ।। तत आकर्णपूर्णानां शराणां तिग्मतेजसाम्
sañjaya uvāca | vegaṃ cakre mahābāhur bhīmasenarathaṃ prati |
Sañjaya berkata: Sang kesatria berlengan perkasa itu menghimpun laju dan menyerbu deras ke arah kereta Bhīmasena. Lalu melesatlah anak panah berkilau tajam—ditarik hingga ke telinga—bagai hujan di medan laga.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the kshatriya ethos in war: when challenged or injured, a warrior is expected to respond with resolve and directness, channeling anger into disciplined action rather than fear or indecision.
Sanjaya reports that a mighty warrior suddenly accelerates and charges toward Bhima’s chariot, indicating a focused attempt to engage Bhima in close combat and turn the tide through a decisive strike.