Mahabharata 7.198.28 — Drona Parva, Adhyaya 198, Shloka 28
धार्तराष्ट्रानवस्थाप्य क एष नदतीति हि । ह्वीमन्तं तं महाबाहुं मत्तद्विरदगामिनम्
dhārtarāṣṭrān avasthāpya ka eṣa nadatīti hi | hvīmantaṁ taṁ mahābāhuṁ mattadviradagāminam ||
ധൃതരാഷ്ട്രപുത്രന്മാരെ തടഞ്ഞുനിർത്തിയ ശേഷം ഇങ്ങനെ ഗർജ്ജിക്കുന്നവൻ ആര്? ആ മഹാബാഹു യോദ്ധാവ്, വെല്ലുവിളിയാൽ നിറഞ്ഞവൻ, മത്തനായ ആനയുടെ നടപ്പോടെ മുന്നേറുന്നു.
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The verse highlights the kṣatriya battlefield ethic: courage expressed through challenge and steadfastness. Arjuna’s attention to the opponent’s roar and elephant-like advance underscores discernment under pressure—recognizing morale, intent, and the psychological force of a warrior’s presence.
In the midst of battle, Arjuna observes that the Kaurava forces have been checked, yet a particular mighty warrior is roaring a challenge and advancing powerfully. Arjuna asks who this is, describing him as moving like a maddened elephant—suggesting formidable strength and aggressive momentum.
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