सातु सम्प्राप्य विश्रामं ध्वजिनी तव भारत । सुखमाप्तवती वीरमर्जुनं प्रत्यपूजयत्,भारत! आपकी सेना विश्रामका अवसर पाकर सुखका अनुभव करने लगी। उसने वीर अर्जुनकी भूरि-भूरि प्रशंसा करते हुए कहा--
sā tu samprāpya viśrāmaṃ dhvajinī tava bhārata | sukham āptavatī vīram arjunaṃ pratyapūjayat ||
सा तु सम्प्राप्य विश्रामं ध्वजिनी तव भारत । सुखमाप्तवती वीरमर्जुनं प्रत्यपूजयत् ॥
संजय उवाच
Even in the harshness of battle, recognition of genuine heroism and merit functions as an ethical-social act: it strengthens collective morale and affirms the kṣatriya ideal of honoring valor, regardless of fear and fatigue.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that the Kaurava host, finding a moment of rest, felt relief and responded by acclaiming and honoring Arjuna for his heroic prowess.