Shloka 28
धार्तराष्ट्रानवस्थाप्य क एष नदतीति हि । ह्वीमन्तं तं महाबाहुं मत्तद्विरदगामिनम्
dhārtarāṣṭrān avasthāpya ka eṣa nadatīti hi | hvīmantaṁ taṁ mahābāhuṁ mattadviradagāminam ||
ਧ੍ਰਿਤਰਾਸ਼ਟਰ ਦੇ ਪੁੱਤਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਰੋਕ ਕੇ ਇਹ ਕੌਣ ਇਉਂ ਗੱਜ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ? ਉਹ ਮਹਾਬਾਹੂ ਯੋਧਾ, ਚੁਣੌਤੀ ਨਾਲ ਭਰਿਆ, ਮੱਤੇ ਹਾਥੀ ਦੀ ਚਾਲ ਨਾਲ ਅੱਗੇ ਵਧ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।
अजुन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the kṣatriya battlefield ethic: courage expressed through challenge and steadfastness. Arjuna’s attention to the opponent’s roar and elephant-like advance underscores discernment under pressure—recognizing morale, intent, and the psychological force of a warrior’s presence.
In the midst of battle, Arjuna observes that the Kaurava forces have been checked, yet a particular mighty warrior is roaring a challenge and advancing powerfully. Arjuna asks who this is, describing him as moving like a maddened elephant—suggesting formidable strength and aggressive momentum.