Shloka 24
अभिमन्यु–अलम्बुसयुद्धम् / The Duel of Abhimanyu and Alambusa
with Arjuna’s approach to Bhīṣma
तावापतन्तौ सहितौ त्वरितौ बलिनां वरौ | अभ्यधावत वेगेन त्वरमाणो वृकोदर:,बलवानोंमें श्रेष्ठ उन दोनों वीरोंको एक साथ शीघ्रतापूर्वक आते देख भीमसेन भी उतावले होकर बड़े वेगसे उनकी ओर बढ़े
tāv āpatantau sahitau tvaritau balināṃ varau | abhyadhāvata vegena tvaramāṇo vṛkodaraḥ ||
Sañjaya berkata: Melihat dua wira terunggul dalam kalangan yang perkasa mara bersama dengan pantas, Vṛkodara (Bhīma) juga, ghairah untuk bertempur, meluru ke hadapan dengan kelajuan besar untuk menyambut mereka—gambaran momentum perang, ketika keberanian dan tekad menolak para pahlawan menuju pertembungan.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the kṣatriya ethos in wartime: when formidable opponents advance, a warrior meets them without hesitation. Ethically, it portrays resolve and readiness to face danger directly, emphasizing courage and steadfastness amid the chaos of battle.
Two powerful warriors rush forward together; seeing their swift approach, Bhīma (Vṛkodara) hastens and charges toward them at great speed, moving to engage them in combat.