Shloka 9
Bhīmasena–Drauṇi Mahāyuddha
Chariot Duel and Astra-Exchange
कार्मुकैरुपपन्नेन विमलादित्यवर्चसा । रथेनाभिपताकेन सूतपुत्रो5 भ्यदृश्यत
sañjaya uvāca | kārmukair upapannena vimalādityavarcasā | rathenābhipatākena sūtaputro 'bhyadṛśyata ||
संजय म्हणाला—त्यानंतर अनेक धनुष्यांनी सुसज्ज, निर्मळ सूर्याप्रमाणे तेजस्वी आणि अनेक पताकांनी शोभणाऱ्या रथावर आरूढ झालेला सूतपुत्र कर्ण दिसून आला.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the contrast between external glory (radiance, banners, weaponry) and the grave ethical reality of war: splendor can intensify a warrior’s aura, but it does not by itself resolve the underlying dharma-conflict that the battle embodies.
Sañjaya reports that Karṇa becomes visible, arriving ready for battle on a chariot richly equipped with bows and adorned with many banners, shining with sun-like brilliance.