Shloka 39
कर्णार्जुनसमागमः — The Karṇa–Arjuna Confrontation
Cosmic Spectatorship and Vows
अथोत्क्रुष्ट महाराज पाण्डवैर्जितकाशिभि: । धार्रराष्ट्रबलं दृष्टवा विद्रुतं वै समन््ततः,महाराज! दुर्योधनकी सेनाको सब ओर भागती देख विजयसे उल्लसित होनेवाले पाण्डव जोर-जोरसे सिंहनाद करने लगे
athotkruṣṭa mahārāja pāṇḍavair jitakāśibhiḥ | dhārtarāṣṭrabalaṃ dṛṣṭvā vidrutaṃ vai samantataḥ ||
Wahai Raja, ketika para Pandawa yang bersukacita karena kemenangan melihat bala Dhartarashtra lari ke segala arah, mereka pun mengumandangkan sorak kemenangan yang nyaring, mengaum laksana singa.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the psychological dimension of dharma-yuddha: when an unrighteous or weakened force breaks and flees, the opposing side’s confidence surges. Yet the epic context cautions that triumph in war is morally complex—victory brings elation, but it unfolds within a catastrophic conflict among kin.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that the Kaurava host is seen fleeing in all directions. Observing this rout, the Pāṇḍavas, thrilled by their advantage, shout loudly and roar like lions in celebration and intimidation.