Shloka 2
भीमसेन–कर्णयुद्धवर्णनम्
Description of the Bhīmasena–Karṇa Engagement
सुवर्णचित्रैवैयाप्रै: स्वनवद्धिर्महारथै: । दीपयन्तो दिश: सर्वा ज्वलद्धिरिव पावकै:,वे कौरव-सैनिक व्याप्रचर्मसे आच्छादित सुवर्णजटित और गम्भीर घोष करनेवाले प्रज्वलित अग्निके समान तेजस्वी विशाल रथोंद्वारा सम्पूर्ण दिशाओंको प्रकाशित कर रहे थे
sañjaya uvāca | suvarṇacitrair vaiyāpryaiḥ svanavaddhir mahārathaiḥ | dīpayanto diśaḥ sarvā jvaladdhir iva pāvakaiḥ ||
サンジャヤは言った。カウラヴァの戦士たちは、大いなる戦車に乗り—黄金の意匠で飾られ、疾く走り、深く重い轟きを響かせ—燃えさかる火のごとく、四方を照らし出しているかに見えた。この光景は戦の道義的緊張をいっそう高める。外面の壮麗と武の威勢が前へ前へと押し寄せる一方で、アダルマと破壊という内なる重荷が、その華やぎの背後に影のように潜むのである。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores how war’s outward brilliance—gold, speed, thunderous sound—can appear awe-inspiring, yet it also hints at the consuming nature of violence, likened to fire. It invites reflection on the ethical contrast between dazzling power and the destructive consequences of conflict.
Sañjaya describes the Kaurava forces advancing with magnificent, gold-adorned chariots and mighty chariot-warriors. Their blazing appearance and roaring presence make it seem as though they light up all directions like flames.