Shloka 100
वेगं चक्रे महाबाहुर्भीमसेनरथं प्रति । महामना पाण्डुपुत्रने उसे गहरी चोट पहुँचायी थी। अतः महाबाहु अभश्वत्थामाने भीमसेनके रथपर ही बड़े वेगसे आक्रमण किया ।। ९९ $ ।। तत आकर्णपूर्णानां शराणां तिग्मतेजसाम्
sañjaya uvāca | vegaṃ cakre mahābāhur bhīmasenarathaṃ prati |
Sanjaya said: The mighty-armed warrior gathered speed and launched a swift assault straight toward Bhimasena’s chariot. In the heat of battle—driven by retaliation and the warrior’s code—his forceful advance signals an intent to strike decisively at a principal foe rather than withdraw or hesitate.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the kshatriya ethos in war: when challenged or injured, a warrior is expected to respond with resolve and directness, channeling anger into disciplined action rather than fear or indecision.
Sanjaya reports that a mighty warrior suddenly accelerates and charges toward Bhima’s chariot, indicating a focused attempt to engage Bhima in close combat and turn the tide through a decisive strike.