Shloka 283
Śalya–Yudhiṣṭhira Duel and the Discharge of the Śakti (शल्यवधप्रसङ्गः)
अवादयन्त पज्चाला: सिंहनादांश्व नेदिरे । राजा युधिष्ठिरने उस समय पूर्वोक्त प्रतिज्ञा करके मद्रराज शल्यपर चढ़ाई की। फिर तो पांचाल योद्धा शंख
avādayanta pañcālāḥ siṃhanādāṃś ca nedire |
サンジャヤは言った。パーンチャーラ勢は数多の軍楽器を打ち鳴らし、獅子のごとき咆哮を上げた。その時、先に宣した誓願を改めて立てたユディシュティラ王は、マドラ王シャリヤを討たんと進撃した。法螺貝と大鼓、数知れぬ戦鼓の轟きは、衆の決意を告げる一つの宣言となった。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical weight of a publicly made vow and the Kṣatriya ideal of steadfastness: once a righteous resolve is declared, a leader must act with courage and responsibility, supported by the collective morale of allies.
As Yudhiṣṭhira moves to engage Śalya, the Madra king, the Pañcāla warriors intensify the battlefield atmosphere by sounding many instruments and shouting lion-roars, signaling the army’s readiness and rallying spirit.