Shloka 50
तदाग्नेयं महाघोरं रिपुघ्नमुपलक्ष्य स:
tad āgneyam mahāghoraṁ ripughnam upalakṣya saḥ
Sañjaya berkata: “Melihat senjata berapi itu—amat menggerunkan dan ditujukan untuk membinasakan musuh—dia mengenali sifat serta maksudnya.”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights discernment in crisis: recognizing the nature and purpose of a powerful force (here, a fiery enemy-slaying weapon) is essential for responsible action in war, where ethical restraint and correct judgment determine whether power is used rightly or disastrously.
In Sañjaya’s narration of the battle, a combatant perceives a dreadful Agneya (fire) weapon being deployed. The line emphasizes the moment of recognition—identifying it as a terrifying, foe-destroying astric power—setting up the ensuing response or countermeasure.