Shloka 236
भीष्मसेनासंनिवेशः — Bhīṣma’s Mobilization, Omens, and the Kaurava Array
भ्राजमाना व्यरोचन्त जाम्बूनदमया ध्वजा: । इन सबके जाम्बूनद सुवर्णके बने हुए अत्यन्त ऊँचे ध्वज इनके श्रेष्ठ रथोंकी शोभा बढ़ाते हुए अत्यन्त प्रकाशित हो रहे थे
bhrājamānā vyarocanta jāmbūnadamayā dhvajāḥ |
ಸಂಜಯನು ಹೇಳಿದನು—ಜಾಂಬೂನದ ಚಿನ್ನದಿಂದ ಮಾಡಿದ ಧ್ವಜಗಳು ಪ್ರಕಾಶಮಾನವಾಗಿ ಹೊಳೆಯುತ್ತ, ಆ ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ ರಥಗಳ ಶೋಭೆಯನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದವು.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the contrast between external brilliance (golden banners and royal display) and the deeper ethical trial of war: true worth is ultimately measured by adherence to dharma, not by splendor.
Sañjaya is describing the battlefield scene: the warriors’ chariots are adorned with tall, gold-made banners that gleam conspicuously, emphasizing the grandeur and readiness of the forces assembled for battle.