रणभूमिवर्णनम् — Devāsuropama-yuddha and the ‘River’ Metaphor of the Battlefield
गौतम॑ं भीमसेनो वै सोमकाश्ष महारथा:
gautamaṃ bhīmaseno vai somakāś ca mahārathāḥ
Санджая сказал: Бхимасена, воистину, вместе с Гаутамой и великими колесничими из Сомаков присутствовал/выдвинулся в той схватке.
संजय उवाच
The verse underscores the dharmic and strategic importance of solidarity among righteous allies in war: renowned heroes do not act in isolation, and collective commitment strengthens both morale and purpose.
Sañjaya lists key fighters—Bhīma, Gautama, and the Somaka mahārathas—marking their presence/advance in the battle sequence being reported to Dhṛtarāṣṭra.