Shloka 42
स तेनातिभशं विद्ध: प्रेक्ष्य भीष्म: शिखण्डिनम् । अनिच्छन्निव संक्रुद्ध: प्रहसन्निदमब्रवीत्,शिखण्डीके द्वारा अत्यन्त घायल हो भीष्म उसकी ओर देखकर अत्यन्त कुपित हो बिना इच्छाके ही हँसते हुए इस प्रकार बोले--
sa tenātibhaśaṁ viddhaḥ prekṣya bhīṣmaḥ śikhaṇḍinam | anicchann iva saṁkruddhaḥ prahasann idam abravīt ||
Тяжко поражённый тем ударом, Бхишма взглянул на Шикханди. Словно против воли, он вспыхнул яростью; и всё же, с мрачной, насмешливой улыбкой, произнёс эти слова.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in war, a person bound by vows and dharma may experience intense inner conflict: anger arises naturally, yet one’s conduct is restrained by ethical codes and prior commitments. Bhīṣma’s unwillingness alongside his wrath highlights the struggle between impulse and principle.
Sañjaya reports that Bhīṣma, grievously wounded, turns his gaze toward Śikhaṇḍin. Though seemingly reluctant, he becomes angry and, with a grim laugh, begins to speak—setting up Bhīṣma’s response to the situation on the battlefield.