Shloka 27
Śalya–Bhīma Gadāyuddham (मद्रराज-भीमसेन गदायुद्धम्)
विविंशतिं भीमसेनो विंशत्या निशितै: शरै: । विद्ध्वा नाकम्पयद् वीरस्तदद्भुतमिवाभवत्,वीर भीमसेन बीस तीखे बाणोंद्वारा विविंशतिको घायल करके भी उन्हें विचलित न कर सके। यह एक अद्भुत-सी बात हुई
viviṁśatiṁ bhīmaseno viṁśatyā niśitaiḥ śaraiḥ | viddhvā nākampayad vīras tad adbhutam ivābhavat ||
विविंशतिं भीमसेनो विंशत्या निशितैः शरैः विद्ध्वा नाकम्पयद् वीरः; तदद्भुतमिवाभवत्।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights steadfastness under adversity: even when struck by powerful blows, a warrior’s composure and resolve can remain unshaken. Ethically, it reflects the battlefield ideal of kṣatriya endurance and courage—strength is not only in attacking, but also in bearing hardship without losing presence of mind.
Sañjaya reports that Bhīma shoots Viviṁśati with twenty sharp arrows, yet Viviṁśati does not waver or tremble. The moment is presented as astonishing, emphasizing the intensity of the combat and the opponent’s resilience.