Shloka 19
जज्वलुश्चैव शस्त्राणि भारद्वाजस्य मारिष
jajvaluś caiva śastrāṇi bhāradvājasya māriṣa
Sañjaya berkata: “Wahai yang mulia, senjata-senjata putera Bhāradvāja menyala-nyala—berkilau dengan sinar yang menggerunkan—menandakan pertempuran kian memuncak dan beratnya makna dharma atas keganasan yang dilepaskan.”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores how the unleashing of powerful weapons marks a decisive intensification of warfare, reminding the listener that martial prowess carries heavy ethical consequences; brilliance in arms can also signify the burning cost of violence.
Sañjaya reports that Droṇa’s weapons suddenly blaze with fierce radiance, indicating that Droṇa is actively deploying formidable arms in the battle, heightening the danger and momentum of the conflict.