Shloka 26
पाज्चाल्यं विरथं भीमो हतसर्वायुधं बली । सुविषण्णं महात्मानं त्वरमाण: समभ्ययात्,पांचालराजकुमार धृष्टद्युम्न रथहीन हो गये थे। उनके सारे अस्त्र-शस्त्र नष्ट हो चुके थे और वे भारी विषादमें डूब गये थे। उस अवस्थामें शत्रुमर्दन बलवान् भीमसेन उन महामनस्वी पांचालवीरके पास तुरंत आ पहुँचे और उन्हें अपने रथपर बिठाकर द्रोणाचार्यको निकटसे बाण चलाते देख इस प्रकार बोले---
sañjaya uvāca | pāñcālyaṁ virathaṁ bhīmo hata-sarvāyudhaṁ balī | suviṣaṇṇaṁ mahātmānaṁ tvaramāṇaḥ samabhyayāt |
Sanjaya said: Mighty Bhima hurried to the Panchala warrior—now without a chariot, stripped of all weapons, and sunk in deep despondency. Seeing that noble-hearted prince in such a helpless state amid the press of battle, Bhima rushed up to protect and rally him, so that the fight might continue with courage and purpose rather than collapse into despair.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In the midst of war, dharma includes sustaining the morale and safety of one’s allies: when a noble warrior falls into helplessness and despair, a stronger companion must act swiftly to protect, restore confidence, and prevent the collapse of righteous effort.
Dhrishtadyumna (the Panchala prince) has lost his chariot and weapons and is overwhelmed with grief; Bhima quickly rushes to him to support and safeguard him, setting up the next action where Bhima helps him re-enter the fight.