Shloka 17
Karna’s Martial Boast and Challenge to Bībhatsu
Arjuna
ये त्विमे भास्कराकारा: सर्वपारसवा: शरा: । एते चित्रक्रियोपेता: सहदेवस्य धीमत:,और ये जो सूर्यके समान आकृतिवाले चमकीले बाण हैं, इनके द्वारा सम्पूर्ण शत्रुसमूहोंका विनाश होता है। विचित्र क्रियाशक्तिसे सम्पन्न ये सभी बाण बुद्धिमान् सहदेवके हैं
ye tv ime bhāskarākārāḥ sarvapārasavāḥ śarāḥ | ete citrakriyopetāḥ sahadevasya dhīmataḥ ||
Uttara berkata: “Dan anak panah ini—berkilau dan berbentuk laksana matahari—dengan inilah seluruh gerombolan musuh dibinasakan. Berdaya guna ajaib dengan ragam kemampuan, semua misil ini milik Sahadeva yang bijaksana.”
उत्तर उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical dimension of martial duty: strength and skill in warfare are acknowledged, yet they are framed as disciplined capacities belonging to a wise warrior. It underscores respect for capable allies and the responsible use of power in a dharmic context.
Uttara is identifying and praising a set of brilliant, sun-like arrows, stating that they can destroy entire groups of enemies, and attributing these extraordinary missiles to the wise Sahadeva.