Shloka 13
द्रोणपर्व — पञ्चदशोऽध्यायः (Droṇa Parva, Chapter 15): युधिष्ठिर-रक्षा तथा अर्जुनस्य शरवृष्टिः
पट्टै्जाम्बूनदैर्बद्धा बभूव जनहर्षणी । प्रजज्वाल तदा5<5विद्धा भीमेन महती गदा,उस समय भीमसेनके द्वारा घुमायी गयी विशाल गदा सुवर्णपत्रसे जटित होनेके कारण अग्निके समान प्रज्वलित हो रही थी। वह वीरजनोंके हृदयमें हर्ष और उत्साहकी वृद्धि करनेवाली थी
paṭṭair jāmbūnadair baddhā babhūva janaharṣaṇī | prajajvāla tadā viddhā bhīmena mahatī gadā ||
Sañjaya said: Bound with plates of Jāmbūnada gold, the great mace became a delight to the warriors. Whirled and driven by Bhīma, it then blazed like fire—kindling joy and martial ardor in the hearts of the heroic.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how visible symbols of strength and readiness in a righteous cause can elevate collective courage: Bhīma’s formidable, brilliantly adorned weapon becomes a source of morale for allied heroes, emphasizing the ethical dimension of sustaining resolve amid dharmic conflict.
Sañjaya describes Bhīma’s massive mace, ornamented with plates of fine gold, appearing to blaze like fire as he whirls it in battle. The sight energizes and delights the warriors, increasing their enthusiasm on the battlefield.