Shloka 18
Jarāsandha–Bhīma Niyuddha-prastāvaḥ
Commencement of the Regulated Duel
भड्व्त्वा भेरीत्रयं तेडपि चैत्यप्राकारमाद्रवन् । द्वारतोडभिमुखा: सर्वे ययुर्नाना55युधास्तदा,इन तीनों वीरोंने उपर्युक्त तीनों नगाड़ोंको फोड़कर चैत्यक पर्वतके परकोटेपर आक्रमण किया। उन सबने अनेक प्रकारके आयुध लेकर द्वारके सामने मगध-निवासियोंके परम प्रिय उस चैत्यक पर्वतपर धावा किया था। जरासंधको मारनेकी इच्छा रखकर मानो वे उसके मस्तकपर आघात कर रहे थे
vaiśampāyana uvāca | bhittvā bherītrayaṃ te 'pi caityaprākāram ādravan | dvārato 'bhimukhāḥ sarve yayur nānāyudhās tadā |
Vaiśampāyana berkata: Setelah memecahkan tiga buah gendang besar itu, para wira tersebut meluru menyerang benteng Caitya. Kesemuanya menghadap ke pintu gerbang, bersenjata dengan pelbagai jenis senjata, lalu menggempur bukit Caityaka—yang amat dikasihi rakyat Magadha—seolah-olah, dengan niat membunuh Jarāsandha, mereka sedang menghentam kepalanya sendiri.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Determined action against oppressive power is portrayed as purposeful and strategic: the heroes remove obstacles (signals/defenses) and press directly toward the stronghold, suggesting that confronting adharma may require courage, planning, and decisive initiative rather than hesitation.
The heroes break three war-drums and immediately rush the fortified rampart of Caitya, advancing toward the gate with varied weapons. The narration frames their assault as if they are striking at Jarāsandha’s head, emphasizing their intent to kill him and end his dominance over Magadha.