Shloka 293
Lokapāla-samāgamaḥ—Arjuna Receives Astras from the World-Guardians
Book 3, Chapter 42
आरुरोह रथं दिव्यं द्योतयन्निव भास्कर: । ऐसा कहकर शत्रुवीरोंका संहार करनेवाले अर्जुन शैलराजसे आज्ञा माँगकर उस दिव्य रथको देदीप्यमान करते हुए-से उसपर आखरूढ़ हो गये, मानो सूर्य सम्पूर्ण दिशाओंको प्रकाशित कर रहे हों
āruroha rathaṃ divyaṃ dyotayann iva bhāskaraḥ |
Vaiśampāyana said: Arjuna, famed as the slayer of enemy-heroes, having sought leave from the lord of mountains, mounted that celestial chariot, making it blaze with splendor—as though the sun itself were lighting up all the directions. The scene underscores a righteous warrior’s discipline: even in the pursuit of victory, he acts with restraint, respect, and proper permission, letting power be guided by dharma rather than impulse.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
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Power and martial prowess should operate within dharma: Arjuna’s brilliance is paired with restraint and propriety—seeking permission and acting respectfully even while preparing for conflict.
Vaiśampāyana narrates that Arjuna, after taking leave of the mountain-lord, climbs onto a celestial chariot that shines brilliantly, compared to the sun illuminating all directions.