Shloka 28
अर्जुनस्य दिग्विजयारम्भः — Arjuna Initiates the Northern Campaign and Secures Bhagadattta’s Tribute
व्यूढोरस्कौ दीर्घभुजौ नियुद्धकुशलावुभौ । बाहुभि: समसज्जेतामायसै: परिघैरिव
vyūḍhoraskau dīrghabhujau niyuddhakuśalāv ubhau | bāhubhiḥ samasajjetām āyasaiḥ parighair iva ||
Kedua-duanya bertubuh tegap dengan dada bidang dan lengan yang panjang serta kuat. Mahir dalam pertarungan rapat dan gusti, mereka saling mengunci, lengan bertembung dan berpintal seperti belantan besi—gambaran yang menonjolkan daya kasar serta latihan berdisiplin yang menggerakkan perlawanan itu.
श्रीकृष्ण उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse is primarily descriptive rather than doctrinal: it highlights how trained prowess and physical discipline manifest in combat. Ethically, it frames the encounter as a contest of strength and skill, emphasizing controlled engagement (niyuddha) rather than chaotic violence.
Two formidable fighters—broad-chested and long-armed—engage in hand-to-hand combat. They grapple tightly, their arms compared to iron clubs, conveying the intensity and power of the struggle.