Shloka 52
प्रेषयामास नाराचान् रुक्मपुड्खान् शिलाशितान् । राजेन्द्र! उसके तीखे बाणोंसे रोके जाते हुए भीमसेन उसीकी ओर लौट पड़े! उस समय शकुनिने उनकी बायीं पसली और छातीमें सोनेके पंखवाले और शिलापर तेज किये हुए कई नाराच मारे || ५१ ई || वर्म भित्त्वा तु ते घोरा: पाण्डवस्य महात्मन:
preṣayāmāsa nārācān rukmapuḍkhān śilāśitān | rājendra! tasya tīkṣṇabāṇair rokyamāno 'pi bhīmasenaḥ tam evābhimukhaṃ nivavṛte | tadā śakunir asya vāmapārśve vakṣasi ca suvarṇapakṣān śilāśitān bahūn nārācān avāhayat ||
サञ्जयは言った。「彼はナラーチャの矢を放った。金の羽を備え、石で研ぎ澄まされたものだった。王よ、その戦士の鋭い矢に阻まれても、ビーマセーナはなお彼へと向き直った。するとシャクニは、金の羽を持ち石で鋭く研がれたナラーチャを幾筋も、ビーマの左側と胸に浴びせた。」
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In the battlefield narrative, the verse highlights steadfast resolve under injury: Bhīma continues to confront the foe even when restrained by sharp arrows. Ethically, it reflects the kṣatriya ideal of perseverance and courage, while also showing how warfare rewards technical precision and repeated, targeted strikes.
Sañjaya reports that a warrior releases heavy nārāca arrows with golden feathering and stone-sharpened tips. Despite being checked by the opponent’s arrows, Bhīma turns back to face him; Śakuni then hits Bhīma’s left side and chest with many such nārācas.