Shloka 37
Yudhiṣṭhira–Droṇa Saṃgrāma
Engagement and Countermeasures
ग्रहनक्षत्रसोमानां सूर्यग्न्योश्व॒ समत्विषम् । अपश्यत तदा पार्थो ज्वलन्तमिव पर्वतम्,तदनन्तर कुन्तीकुमार अर्जुनने एक पर्वतको देखा, जो अपने तेजसे प्रज्वलित-सा हो रहा था। ग्रह, नक्षत्र, चन्द्रमा, सूर्य और अग्निके समान उसकी प्रभा सब ओर फैल रही थी
grahanakṣatrasomānāṃ sūryāgnyoś ca samatviṣam | apaśyata tadā pārtho jvalantam iva parvatam ||
Sañjaya said: Then Pārtha (Arjuna) beheld a mountain-like form blazing as if on fire, its radiance spreading in every direction—equal to the splendor of the planets, the stars, the Moon, the Sun, and fire. The scene heightens the war’s moral tension: amid human violence, an overwhelming, cosmic brilliance appears, suggesting forces beyond ordinary martial power and reminding the listener that the battlefield is also a stage for destiny and dharma.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse uses cosmic comparisons (planets, stars, Moon, Sun, fire) to show that events in the war can manifest an overwhelming, supra-human brilliance. Ethically, it underscores that the battlefield is not merely a contest of weapons but a domain where dharma, destiny, and larger cosmic forces can eclipse ordinary human calculations.
Sañjaya narrates that Arjuna suddenly sees a mountain-like, blazing presence whose radiance matches major celestial lights. The description functions as a heightened visual sign—an extraordinary sight amid battle—marking a significant moment of awe and foreboding in the unfolding combat.