Shloka 54
विभीस्तस्थौ महाराज व्यवस्थाप्य च वाहिनीम् | सिंहनादं भृशं कृत्वा धनु:शब्दं च दारुणम्,राजाधिराज! वे जोर-जोरसे सिंहनाद और धनुषकी भयंकर टंकार करके कौरव- सेनाको स्थिर रखते हुए रणभूमिमें निर्भय खड़े थे
vibhīḥ tasthau mahārāja vyavasthāpya ca vāhinīm | siṃhanādaṃ bhṛśaṃ kṛtvā dhanuḥśabdaṃ ca dāruṇam ||
Sañjaya berkata: Wahai Raja Agung! Setelah menyusun dan meneguhkan bala tentera, baginda berdiri teguh tanpa gentar di medan perang, melaungkan ngauman singa yang dahsyat serta mengeluarkan dentingan tali busur yang menggerunkan—untuk membangkitkan semangat pihak sendiri dan menakutkan musuh.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In a war setting, the verse highlights kṣatriya leadership: steadiness under pressure, organizing one’s forces, and using controlled displays of valor (lion-roar, bow-twang) to strengthen allies’ resolve and deter opponents—courage serving collective duty rather than mere bravado.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that the warrior, after properly positioning the army, stands fearlessly on the battlefield and signals readiness through a loud lion-roar and a terrifying bow-sound, keeping the Kaurava host firm and battle-ready.