Shloka 456
Droṇa–Arjuna Yuddha; Trigarta-Āvaraṇa; Bhīmasena Gajānīka-bheda
Droṇa and Arjuna Engage; Trigarta Containment; Bhīma Breaks the Elephant Corps
साधु साध्विति सैन्यानि पाण्डवेयान्यपूजयन् । महामना दशार्णनरेशके गजराजको रोका गया देख समस्त पाण्डव सैनिक भी साधु- साधु कहकर सुप्रतीककी प्रशंसा करने लगे
sādhu sādhv iti sainyāni pāṇḍaveyāny apūjayan | mahāmanā daśārṇa-nareśake gajarājako 'rokā gayā dekh samasta pāṇḍava-sainik bhī sādhu-sādhu kahakar supratīkī prasaṅsā karane lage |
Sanjaya said: The Pandava troops applauded, crying “Well done! Well done!” On seeing the great-hearted king of Dasharna’s lordly elephant brought to a halt, all the Pandava soldiers began praising Supratika. The scene underscores how, even amid war, valor and mastery are publicly acknowledged, and excellence—whether of warrior or war-elephant—is met with open commendation.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in the harsh setting of battle, merit and skill are to be acknowledged openly; honoring excellence reinforces a code of conduct where courage and mastery are respected rather than ignored.
Sanjaya reports that the Pandava soldiers, witnessing the Dasharna king’s great elephant being checked/held back, acclaim the feat and praise Supratika, shouting “sādhu, sādhu.”