Shloka 12
त्रिगर्त-मात्स्य-संग्रामः
The Trigarta–Matsya Engagement at Twilight
सर्वपारसवं वर्म कल्याणपटलं दृढम्
sarvapārasavaṃ varma kalyāṇapaṭalaṃ dṛḍham
Vaiśampāyana berkata: “(Mereka) mengeluarkan sehelai baju zirah—diperbuat sepenuhnya daripada logam pilihan yang ditempa rapi—hasil kerjanya membawa tuah dan binaannya teguh kukuh.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical ideal of prudent preparation: protection and strength should be grounded in sound workmanship and auspicious intent, not mere aggression—readiness serves dharma by safeguarding life and duty.
In Vaiśampāyana’s narration, a strong, well-made suit of armor is described, emphasizing its superior material and layered, firm construction as part of martial readiness in the Virāṭa Parva context.