Shloka 11
धारयन् विपुलं कांस्यं कवचं च महाप्रभम् | वह प्रभातकालके सूर्यकी भाँति कान्तिमान् दो कुण्डल, सोनेकी सुन्दर माला और काँसीका विशाल एवं चमकीला कवच धारण किये हुए था || १० ई ।। किंकिणीशतनिर्घोष॑ रक्तध्वजपताकिनम्
sañjaya uvāca | dhārayan vipulaṃ kāṃsyaṃ kavacaṃ ca mahāprabham | prabhātakālake sūrya iva kāntimān | kiṅkiṇīśatanirghoṣaṃ raktadhvajapatākinam ||
धारयन् विपुलं कांस्यं कवचं च महाप्रभम्। किंकिणीशतनिर्घोषं रक्तध्वजपताकिनम्॥
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores the kṣatriya-world emphasis on preparedness and visible resolve: armor, banners, and sound-symbols project courage and intimidate foes. Ethically, it highlights how external splendor in war can both inspire one’s side and intensify the violence—reminding readers that martial glory is powerful but morally weighty.
Sañjaya is describing a warrior’s appearance on the battlefield: he is clad in large, shining bronze armor, radiant like the dawn-sun, accompanied by the loud tinkling of many bells, and distinguished by a red banner and pennon—signaling his prominence and readiness for combat.