Shloka 26
द्रोणानीकाभिमुखगमनम्
Abhimanyu advances toward Droṇa’s host
शिशुनैकेन संग्रामे काल्यमानानि संघश: । द्रक्ष्यन्ति सर्वभूतानि द्विषत्सैन्यानि वै मया,यद्यपि मैं अभी बालक हूँ तो भी आज समस्त प्राणी देखेंगे कि मैंने अकेले ही समूह- के-समूह शत्रुसैनिकोंका युद्धमें संहार कर डाला है
śiśunā ekena saṅgrāme kālyamānāni saṅghaśaḥ | drakṣyanti sarvabhūtāni dviṣatsainyāni vai mayā ||
Bhīma declares that, though he is still but a boy, all beings will witness today how he alone will cut down the enemy’s forces in battle—slaying them in massed groups. The statement frames youthful vigor as a vow of righteous prowess, meant to inspire allies and intimidate aggressors amid the moral pressure of war.
भीम उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the warrior ethic of resolute commitment: even youth is no excuse for shrinking from a vowed duty in a righteous cause. It also shows how public declaration of intent functions as moral and psychological force—strengthening one’s own side and warning the hostile army.
In the Drona Parva’s battle setting, Bhīma speaks a bold proclamation: despite being young, he will single-handedly slaughter the enemy troops in clustered groups, and all beings will witness it. The line serves as a battle-cry and a pledge of imminent action.