Shloka 75

Indrajit’s Binding, Restoration by Viśalyā, and Counsel Restraining Rāvaṇa (Āraṇyaka Parva 273)

Devanagari script

सहाय: पुण्डरीकाक्ष: श्रीमानतुलविक्रम: । समानस्यन्दने पार्थमास्थाय परवीरहा,'शत्रुवीरोंका संहार करनेवाले अतुलपराक्रमी श्रीमानू कमलनयन श्रीकृष्ण एक ही रथपर अर्जुनके समीप बैठकर उनकी सहायता करते हैं

Transliteration

sahāyaḥ puṇḍarīkākṣaḥ śrīmān atulavikramaḥ | samānasyandane pārtham āsthāya paravīrahā ||

Translation

Bhīmasena declares that Kṛṣṇa—lotus-eyed, radiant with fortune, and of incomparable prowess—stands as Arjuna’s ally. Mounted with Pārtha on the same chariot, that slayer of hostile champions supports him in the work of destroying the enemy’s warriors, underscoring that righteous strength is most effective when guided and upheld by a steadfast, divinely grounded companion.

Word by Word

सहायःhelper, ally

पुण्डरीकाक्षःlotus-eyed (one whose eyes are like lotuses)

श्रीमान्splendid, illustrious, fortunate

अतुलविक्रमःof incomparable prowess

समानस्यन्दनेon the same chariot

पार्थम्Pārtha (Arjuna)

आस्थायhaving mounted/sat upon, having taken position

परवीरहाslayer of enemy-heroes

Speaker

भीमसेन उवाच

Characters & Entities

Bhīmasena (Bhīma)

Puṇḍarīkākṣa (Śrī Kṛṣṇa)

Pārtha (Arjuna)

Chariot (syandana)

Character Dynamics

Dharma Sankata (Moral Dilemma)

War Context

Verse Rasa (Emotional Essence)

Philosophical Teaching

Political Layer

Cross References

Meter (Chandas)

Sandhi Notes

Educational Q&A

What is the core teaching?

The verse highlights the ethical power of righteous alliance: Arjuna’s martial duty is strengthened and guided by Kṛṣṇa’s steadfast support, suggesting that force becomes dharmically effective when aligned with wise, principled counsel and divine steadiness.

What is happening in the narrative?

Bhīma points out that Kṛṣṇa, famed for beauty and unmatched valor, is seated with Arjuna on the same chariot as his helper, enabling the defeat of enemy champions—an image of strategic and moral support in battle.