Shloka 15
Somadatta’s Kṣātra-Dharma Accusation; Night Combat, Māyā, and the Fall of Ghaṭotkaca
Droṇa-parva, Adhyāya 131
रथिनां सादिनां चैव तयो: श्रुत्वा तलस्वनम् | भीमसेनस्य निनदं श्रुत्वा घोरं रणाजिरे,उन दोनोंके ताल ठोकनेकी आवाज सुनकर तथा समरांगणमें भीमसेनकी घोर गर्जना सुनकर रथियों और घुड़सवारोंके भी शरीर थर-थर काँपने लगे
rathināṃ sādināṃ caiva tayoḥ śrutvā talasvanam | bhīmasenasya ninadaṃ śrutvā ghoraṃ raṇājire |
रथिनां सादिनां चैव तयोः श्रुत्वा तलस्वनम् । भीमसेनस्य निनदं श्रुत्वा घोरं रणाजिरे ॥
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical-psychological reality of warfare: inner steadiness and courage are decisive. A warrior’s resolve can be shaken not only by weapons but by the perceived power and righteousness (or inevitability) behind an opponent’s presence and proclamation.
Sañjaya narrates that the loud palm-clap (a challenge/signal) and Bhīma’s terrifying roar echo across the battlefield, causing even seasoned chariot-fighters and cavalry to tremble—showing the Pandava side’s fierce momentum and the Kaurava troops’ rising fear.