Shloka 203
बभ्रुवाहन-धनंजययोः संग्रामः
Babhruvāhana and Dhanaṃjaya’s engagement at Maṇipūra
यथाप्राणं यथोत्साहं योधयामासुररजुनम् | अमित तेजस्वी अर्जुनके द्वारा मारे जानेपर भी सैन्धव योद्धा बल और उत्साहपूर्वक उनके साथ जूझते ही रहे
yathāprāṇaṃ yathotsāhaṃ yodhayāmāsur arjunam | amita-tejasvinā arjunena māryamāṇā api saindhavā yodhā bala-utsāha-pūrvakaṃ tena saha yuyudhire ||
ヴァイシャンパーヤナは言った。己が息そのものの力を尽くし、衰えぬ気概をもって、武人たちはアルジュナに挑んだ。計り知れぬ光輝を帯びたアルジュナに次々と斬り伏せられながらも、サインダヴァの戦士たちは力と勇気に支えられ、なお彼に組みついて戦い続けた――避けがたい敗北のただ中にあっても揺るがぬ武勇の姿である。
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the kṣatriya ideal of steadfast courage: even when defeat is certain and death is near, a warrior is expected to uphold resolve and confront the foe with full effort, embodying perseverance and honor in battle.
Vaiśampāyana describes a battle scene in which Arjuna, radiant and overpowering, is opposed by Saindhava fighters. Though Arjuna is killing them, they continue to engage him vigorously, fighting with all their strength and enthusiasm.