Shloka 16
कर्णवधार्थं धनञ्जयस्य प्रतिज्ञा — Arjuna’s resolve for Karṇa’s defeat
केशवस्तु ततो बाहू विधुन्चन् रणमूर्थनि
keśavas tu tato bāhū vidhun̄can raṇamūrdhani
Sañjaya berkata: Kemudian Keśava, berdiri di barisan hadapan pertempuran, menggoncang kedua-dua lengannya—suatu isyarat tegas akan kesiapsiagaan dan keteguhan, menandakan sokongan yang tidak berganjak kepada jalan dharma di tengah tekanan perang.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even amid violence and uncertainty, steadfast resolve and disciplined readiness—especially when aligned with dharma—are portrayed as necessary qualities of leadership and support.
Sañjaya narrates that Kṛṣṇa (Keśava), positioned at the front of the battlefield, shakes/brandishes his arms—an expressive sign of vigor, preparedness, and encouragement in the ongoing combat.