Shloka 70
Śalya–Bhīma Gadāyuddham (मद्रराज-भीमसेन गदायुद्धम्)
अवक्षेपो$सिनिर्ल्ाद: शस्त्रान्तरनिदर्शनम् | बाह्यान्तरनिपातश्च निर्विशेषमदृश्यत,खड्गका प्रहार, खड़्ग-संचालनके शब्द, अन्यान्य शस्त्रोंके प्रदर्शन तथा बाहर भीतरकी चोटें करनेमें उन दोनों वीरोंकी समान योग्यता दिखायी देती थी
avakṣepo’sinirghoṣaḥ śastrāntara-nidarśanam | bāhyāntara-nipātaś ca nirviśeṣam adṛśyata ||
अवक्षेपोऽसिनिर्घोषः शस्त्रान्तरनिदर्शनम् । बाह्यान्तरनिपातश्च निर्विशेषमदृश्यत ॥
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights impartial observation in the midst of war: skill and prowess can be evenly matched, and the narrator reports this without favoritism—reminding the reader that excellence in technique does not by itself settle questions of dharma.
Sañjaya describes a close combat where two opposing heroes exchange sword-strokes, weapon maneuvers, and varied attacks; their external and internal strikes appear equally effective, showing no visible advantage for either side.