Shloka 11
Karna’s Martial Boast and Challenge to Bībhatsu
Arjuna
शलभा यत्र सौवर्णास्तपनीयविचित्रिता: । एतन्माद्रीसुतास्यापि सहदेवस्य कार्मुकम्,जिसके ऊपर सुवर्णजटित मीनेके फतिंगे सुशोभित हैं, वही यह माद्रीनन्दन सहदेवका धनुष है
śalabhā yatra sauvarṇās tapanīya-vicitrītāḥ | etan mādrī-sutasyāpi sahadevasya kārmukam ||
Uttara berkata: “Inilah busur Sahadeva juga—putra Mādrī—yang dihiasi ornamen ‘śalabhā’ (belalang) dari emas, dibuat beraneka ragam dengan emas pilihan, terpasang indah di atasnya.”
उत्तर उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights recognition of rightful ownership and martial readiness: the heroes’ weapons are carefully preserved and identifiable, underscoring responsibility and preparedness in the face of impending conflict.
Uttara is identifying a particular bow as belonging to Sahadeva, describing its distinctive golden ornamentation, as the concealed Pāṇḍavas’ weapons are being pointed out and readied during the events in Virāṭa’s kingdom.