Shloka 18
भीष्मसेनापत्याभिषेकः
Bhīṣma’s Appointment as Commander-in-Chief
ततः किलकिलाभूतमनीकं पाण्डवस्य ह | आज्ञापिते तदा योगे समहृष्यन्त सैनिका:,उस समय युद्धके लिये तैयार होनेकी आज्ञा मिलते ही समस्त योद्धा हर्षसे खिल उठे, फिर तो पाण्डवोंके सैनिक किलकारियाँ करने लगे
tataḥ kilakilābhūtam anīkaṃ pāṇḍavasya ha | ājñāpite tadā yoge samahṛṣyanta sainikāḥ ||
かくして、パーンダヴァの軍勢はまことに鬨の声を轟かせた。陣立ての準備を命じられるや、兵たちは歓喜に満ち、声を合わせて戦の叫びを上げた。
वैशग्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical tension of war: once a lawful command is issued, a disciplined force aligns its energy toward duty. It reflects kṣatriya ethos—readiness, unity, and morale—while implicitly reminding that such enthusiasm must be governed by rightful purpose and responsible leadership.
As preparations for battle-formation are ordered, the Pāṇḍavas’ troops respond with joy and loud cries, signaling heightened morale and immediate readiness for the coming engagement.