Shloka 22
गृह संज्ञां ततो भीमो गदया व्यचरद् रणे । मण्डलानि विचित्राणि यमकानीतराणि च,इससे संकेत पाकर भीमसेन रणभूमिमें गदाद्वारा यमक तथा अन्य प्रकारके विचित्र मण्डल दिखाते हुए विचरने लगे
gṛha-saṃjñāṃ tato bhīmo gadayā vyacarad raṇe | maṇḍalāni vicitrāṇi yamakāny itarāṇi ca ||
Then Bhīma, taking the agreed signal, moved about the battlefield wielding his mace—tracing wondrous circles and paired (double) patterns, along with other varied maneuvers. The verse highlights disciplined martial skill used in the service of one’s chosen duty amid the moral gravity of war.
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in war, action is not mere violence but disciplined duty: skill, restraint, and adherence to agreed signals reflect ordered conduct (dharma) within a chaotic battlefield.
After receiving a prearranged cue, Bhīma advances in the fight, brandishing his mace and displaying complex circular and paired maneuvers—signaling readiness and tactical intent amid the ongoing battle.