Shloka 20
भीमसेनस्य वेगाभिपातः—विशोकसारथिसंवादश्च
Bhīma’s surge and dialogue with charioteer Viśoka
ततः पुनरमेयात्मा धर्मराजस्य कार्मुकम्
tataḥ punar ameyātmā dharmarājasya kārmukam
Sañjaya berkata: Kemudian sekali lagi, sang pahlawan yang berjiwa tak terukur itu mengambil (atau merampas) busur Dharmarāja (Yudhiṣṭhira). Dalam suasana dharma peperangan, detik ini menandakan peningkatan baharu: pertarungan bukan sekadar senjata, tetapi juga keteguhan tekad, apabila busur Dharmarāja—lambang kedaulatan yang benar—menjadi tumpuan segera tindakan perang.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in a dharma-centered narrative, righteousness is tested under pressure: symbols of lawful authority (Dharmarāja’s bow) can become contested in war, showing how ethical order must be defended through steadfast resolve, not merely proclaimed.
Sañjaya reports that a great warrior—described as 'ameyātmā'—once again takes up Dharmarāja Yudhiṣṭhira’s bow, indicating a renewed phase of combat and a direct engagement with the Pandava king’s martial resources.