Shloka 21
Droṇa-parva Adhyāya 107: Karṇa–Bhīma Saṃmarda
Arrow-storm Engagement
शुशुभे केतुना तेन राजतेन जयद्रथ:
śuśubhe ketunā tena rājatenā jayadrathaḥ
Sañjaya berkata: “Dihiasi oleh panji yang bersinar itu, Jayadratha tampak gemilang—lambangnya menjadikannya jelas di tengah kekacauan perang, mengingatkan bahawa dalam peperangan, tanda-tanda lahiriah kuasa dan kemuliaan boleh membakar semangat sekutu, namun juga mengundang bahaya.”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how external symbols of status—like a radiant banner—can magnify a warrior’s presence. Ethically, it suggests that display and reputation in war are double-edged: they bolster morale and authority, yet also mark one out for consequence and retribution.
Sañjaya describes Jayadratha on the battlefield, emphasizing that he appears especially prominent because of his bright, shining standard.