Shloka 6
अध्याय ६० — कर्णस्य पाञ्चाल-सोमक-निग्रहः
Karna’s Suppression of the Panchala–Somaka Forces
प्रत्युद्ययुस्तु राधेयं पाण्डवानां महारथा: । धुन्वाना: कार्मुकाण्याजौ विक्षिपन्तश्नव सायकान्,उस समय पाण्डव-महारथी भी राधापुत्र कर्णका सामना करनेके लिये अपने धनुष हिलाते और बाणोंकी वर्षा करते हुए रणभूमिमें आगे बढ़े
pratyudyayus tu rādheyaṃ pāṇḍavānāṃ mahārathāḥ | dhunvānāḥ kārmukāṇy ājau vikṣipantaś ca sāyakān ||
Sañjaya berkata: Kemudian para maharatha pihak Pāṇḍava mara untuk menyambut Rādheya (Karṇa). Di medan laga mereka menggoncang busur-busur, sambil mara ke hadapan dan menaburkan hujan anak panah.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores the kshatriya ideal of meeting a challenge directly: when confronted by a formidable opponent, the Pandava warriors respond with disciplined readiness and courage. Ethically, it reflects the grim framework of dharma-yuddha where warriors, bound by role-duty, engage without retreat when battle is joined.
As Karna (Radheya) stands as the opposing champion, the Pandavas’ great chariot-fighters advance to face him. They brandish their bows and unleash arrows while moving forward, signaling the opening of a direct engagement against Karna.