Shloka 25
Āśvamedhika Parva, Adhyāya 77 — Saindhava resistance, Arjuna’s restraint, and Duḥśalā’s supplication
ततः प्रदीपिते देवै: पार्थतेजसि पार्थिव । तस्थावचलवद्ू धीमान् संग्रामे परमास्त्रवित्,पृथ्वीनाथ! तदनन्तर देवताओंके प्रयत्नसे अर्जुनका तेज पुनः उद्दीप्त हो उठा और उत्तम अस्त्र-विद्याके ज्ञाता परम बुद्धिमान् धनंजय संग्रामभूमिमें पर्वतके समान अविचल भावसे खड़े हो गये
tataḥ pradīpite devaiḥ pārthatejasi pārthiva | tasthāv acalavad dhīmān saṅgrāme paramāstravit | pṛthvīnātha |
Vaiśampāyana said: Then, when the gods rekindled the splendor of Arjuna, O king, that wise Dhanañjaya—supreme in the knowledge of celestial weapons—stood firm on the battlefield, unmoving like a mountain. The passage underscores how divine support restores a righteous warrior’s inner radiance, enabling steadfastness and disciplined use of power in war.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Righteous strength is not mere aggression; it is disciplined power grounded in steadiness of mind. When dharmic purpose is supported—here symbolized by the gods rekindling Arjuna’s tejas—the warrior’s duty is to remain unwavering and use knowledge (astra-vidyā) responsibly.
After a moment where Arjuna’s energy needed renewal, the gods intensify his tejas. Re-empowered, Arjuna (Dhanañjaya), expert in supreme weapons, stands immovable on the battlefield, prepared to continue the conflict with firm resolve.