Shloka 109

Adhyāya 141 — Night duels: Śaineya and Bhūriśravas; Droṇi and Ghaṭotkaca; Bhīma and Duryodhana

Devanagari script

भीमस्य मतमाज्ञाय कर्णो बुद्धिमतां वर:

Transliteration

bhīmasya matam ājñāya karṇo buddhimatāṁ varaḥ

Translation

Sañjaya said: Understanding Bhīma’s intention, Karṇa—foremost among the wise—responded with discerning judgment, reading the enemy’s purpose amid the moral strain of battle.

Word by Word

• भीमस्य: of Bhima
• भीमस्य: Adhikarana
• Type: Noun
• Root: भीम
• Form: Masculine, Genitive, Singular

• मतम्: opinion, intention
• मतम्: Karma
• Type: Noun
• Root: मत
• Form: Neuter, Accusative, Singular

• आज्ञाय: having known, understanding
• आज्ञाय: Karta
• Type: Verb
• Root: ज्ञा
• Form: क्त्वा (absolutive/gerund), Parasmaipada (usage-neutral for gerund), Non-finite

• कर्णः: Karna
• कर्णः: Karta
• Type: Noun
• Root: कर्ण
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• बुद्धिमताम्: of the intelligent (ones)
• बुद्धिमताम्: Adhikarana
• Type: Adjective
• Root: बुद्धिमत्
• Form: Masculine/Neuter, Genitive, Plural

• वरः: the best, foremost
• वरः: Karta
• Type: Adjective
• Root: वर
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular

Speaker

संजय उवाच

Characters & Entities

• Sañjaya
• Bhīma (Bhīmasena)
• Karṇa

Educational Q&A

What is the core teaching?

Discernment in conflict: a capable leader reads an opponent’s intention (mata) before acting, balancing tactical necessity with the ethical weight of war.

What is happening in the narrative?

Sañjaya narrates that Karṇa perceives Bhīma’s resolve and, as a strategist renowned for intelligence, prepares to respond accordingly within the unfolding battle.