Shloka 58
उत्सृज्य ते गदाशूलानसिशक्तिपरश्वधान् । दक्षिणां दिशमाजम्मुस्त्रसिता दृढद्धन्चना,सुदृढ़ धनुषवाले भीमसेनसे आतंकित हो वे यक्ष-राक्षस आदि योद्धा गदा, शूल, खड्ग, शक्ति तथा परशु आदि अस्त्रोंको वहीं छोड़कर दक्षिणदिशाकी ओर भाग गये
utsṛjya te gadāśūlān asiśakti-paraśvadhān | dakṣiṇāṁ diśam ājagmus trasitā dṛḍhadhanvanā ||
Vaiśampāyana said: Terrified by Bhīmasena, the mighty archer, those warriors—Yakṣas, Rākṣasas, and the like—abandoned their maces, spears, swords, javelins, and axes on the spot and fled toward the southern direction. The scene underscores how fear and unrighteous aggression collapse before steadfast strength and resolve.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
When strength is aligned with rightful purpose, intimidation and violent intent lose their footing; fear drives aggressors to abandon even their prized weapons, showing the moral and psychological power of steadfast courage.
A group of hostile beings (Yakṣas/Rākṣasas and similar fighters) are overwhelmed by Bhīma’s presence and prowess; they drop their weapons and flee southward.