Shloka 95
युद्धाभिलाषुको भूत्वा ध्वजो गाण्डीवधन्चन: । कर्णध्वजमुपातिष्ठत् स्वस्थानाद् वेगवान् कपि:
yuddhābhilāṣuko bhūtvā dhvajo gāṇḍīvadhanañcanaḥ | karṇadhvajam upātiṣṭhat svasthānād vegavān kapiḥ ||
Sañjaya berkata: Didorong oleh hasrat untuk bertempur, sang kera perkasa—yang menjadi panji pada kereta pemegang Gāṇḍīva (Arjuna)—melompat pantas dari tempatnya lalu mengambil kedudukan berhadapan dengan panji Karṇa. Saat itu menandakan tekad yang kian memuncak: lambang pada kereta Arjuna menjadi alamat perlindungan dan cabaran, menguatkan pertentangan moral dan ketenteraan antara dua pahlawan agung itu.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in war, inner resolve and righteous purpose are reinforced by symbols of duty and protection. Hanūmān’s active stance as Arjuna’s banner suggests that steadfast support for dharma strengthens courage and restrains fear when facing formidable opponents.
As the confrontation intensifies, Hanūmān—mounted as the emblem on Arjuna’s chariot—becomes battle-eager and swiftly shifts from his usual position to stand opposite Karṇa’s standard, marking a dramatic, ominous challenge and a protective assertion on Arjuna’s side.