Shloka 12

Devanagari script

भीमो<पि दृष्ट्वा सावेगं पुरो वैकर्तनं स्थितम्‌

Transliteration

bhīmo ’pi dṛṣṭvā sāvegaṃ puro vaikartanaṃ sthitam

Translation

Sañjaya said: Even Bhīma, seeing Karṇa standing in front, poised with impetuous force, took note of the formidable obstacle that confronted the Pāṇḍavas in the thick of battle.

Word by Word

• भीमः: Bhima
• भीमः: Karta
• Type: Noun
• Root: भीम
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• अपि: also/even
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: अपि

• दृष्ट्वा: having seen
• Type: Verb
• Root: दृश्
• Form: क्त्वा, Active, Absolutive (Gerund)

• सावेगम्: impetuous/with great speed
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सावेग
• Form: Masculine, Accusative, Singular

• पुरः: in front/ahead
• पुरः: Adhikarana
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: पुरस्

• वैकर्तनम्: Karna (son of Vikartana)
• वैकर्तनम्: Karma
• Type: Noun
• Root: वैकर्तन
• Form: Masculine, Accusative, Singular

• स्थितम्: standing/placed
• Type: Verb
• Root: स्था
• Form: क्त, Masculine, Accusative, Singular

Speaker

संजय उवाच

Characters & Entities

• Sañjaya
• Bhīma
• Karṇa (Vaikartana)

Educational Q&A

What is the core teaching?

The verse highlights the ethical pressure of kṣatriya-dharma in war: even the strongest must recognize a worthy opponent and respond with disciplined courage rather than rashness. It underscores alertness, respect for martial prowess, and resolve amid peril.

What is happening in the narrative?

Sañjaya reports that Bhīma notices Karṇa (called Vaikartana) positioned directly ahead, advancing or standing with great force. The line sets up a tense battlefield moment where Bhīma confronts a powerful adversary blocking the way.