Mahabharata 7.151.149 — Drona Parva, Adhyaya 151, Shloka 149
अलायुधस्य भीमवधसंकल्पः
Alāyudha’s Resolve to Confront Bhīma
प्रजानाथ! तदनन्तर पाण्डवोंकी सारी सेनाने युद्धस्थलमें प्रसन्न एवं उत्साहित होकर संग्राममें ही मन लगाया ।।
prajānātha! tadanantaraṃ pāṇḍavānāṃ sarvā senā yuddhasthale prasannā ca utsāhitā ca saṅgrāme eva manaḥ nyaveśayat | iti śrīmahābhārate droṇaparvaṇi jayadrathavadhaparvaṇi yudhiṣṭhiraharṣe ekonapañcāśadadhikaśatatamo 'dhyāyaḥ |
तदनन्तरं प्रजानाथ! पाण्डवानां समग्रं बलं रणभूमौ प्रमुदितं हृष्टं चाभवत् । संग्राम एव मनो दधे ॥ इति श्रीमहाभारते द्रोणपर्वणि जयद्रथवधपर्वणि युधिष्ठिरहर्षे एकोनपञ्चाशदधिकशततमोऽध्यायः ॥
संजय उवाच
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The verse highlights the ethical-psychological dimension of dharma-yuddha: collective resolve and disciplined focus arise when a just cause is reaffirmed and leadership steadies the troops. Joy here is not mere celebration but renewed commitment to duty in the midst of war.
After the preceding events in the Jayadratha-slaying episode, the Pāṇḍava forces become visibly encouraged and, with uplifted spirits, concentrate fully on continuing the battle. The colophon then marks the completion of the chapter themed around Yudhiṣṭhira’s joy.
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