Shloka 5
भीमसेनस्य प्रतिघातः—भगदत्तगजप्रहारः—घटोत्कचमायायुद्धम्
Bhīma’s Counteroffensive, Bhagadatta’s Elephant Assault, and Ghaṭotkaca’s Māyā Engagement
भूरिश्रवा: शल: शल्यो भगदत्तश्न मारिष । मद्रका: सिन्धुसौवीरास्तथा पाउ्चनदाश्न ये
bhūriśravāḥ śalaḥ śalyo bhagadattaś ca māriṣa | madrakāḥ sindhusauvīrās tathā pañcanadāś ca ye ||
भूरिश्रवाः शलः शल्यो भगदत्तश्च मारिष । मद्रकाः सिन्धुसौवीरास्तथा पाञ्चनदाश्च ये ॥
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse does not state a direct moral maxim; its ethical force lies in showing how war expands beyond individuals into a web of kingdoms and clans. By naming leaders and peoples, it highlights the collective responsibility and the far-reaching consequences of adharma-driven conflict.
Sañjaya continues reporting to Dhṛtarāṣṭra by enumerating notable warriors and regional contingents present in the battle formation, indicating the breadth and strength of the assembled forces at Kurukṣetra.