Shloka 343
Śalya-parva Adhyāya 26 — Duryodhana’s remnant formation and rapid engagements
दंशितान् प्रतिजग्राह भीमसेन: प्रतापवान् । मरनेसे बचे हुए सैन्यसमूहसे निकलकर शीघ्रतापूर्वक अपने ऊपर आक्रमण करते हुए उन कवचधारी योद्धाओंको प्रतापी भीमसेनने आगे बढ़नेसे रोक दिया
sañjaya uvāca | daṃśitān pratijagrāha bhīmasenaḥ pratāpavān | maraṇeṣv avasiṣṭaṃ sainyasamūhaṃ niryāntaṃ śīghrataraṃ svopari praharantam āgatān kavacadhāriṇaḥ yodhān pratāpī bhīmasenaḥ purato gatim avārayat |
Sañjaya disse: O poderoso Bhīmasena enfrentou os guerreiros encouraçados. Quando os que haviam sobrevivido ao massacre irromperam do restante do exército e avançaram velozes para atacá-lo, o valente Bhīma conteve-lhes o ímpeto e os deteve. A cena ressalta a sombria ética do dever no campo de batalha: coragem e proteção dos seus em meio a assaltos retaliatórios incessantes.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In the harsh frame of dharma-yuddha, steadfast courage and disciplined resistance are praised: Bhima does not yield to a sudden counterattack but restrains the oncoming force, protecting his side and maintaining order amid chaos.
After heavy losses, the surviving troops rush out and attack Bhima. Sanjaya reports that Bhima, renowned for strength and prowess, meets them head-on and prevents their forward advance.