Shloka 383
कर्णभीमसमागमः | Karṇa–Bhīma Encounter
तस्याभीघुग्रहे राजन् प्रयाचे त्वां पुनः पुन: । “कर्ण अन्य सब शत्रुवीरोंका संहार करके अर्जुनका वध करना चाहता है। राजन! आपसे उसके घोड़ोंकी बागडोर सँभालनेके लिये मैं बारंबार याचना करता हूँ
tasya abhīghugrahe rājan prayāce tvāṃ punaḥ punaḥ | “karṇa anya-sarva-śatru-vīrāṇāṃ saṃhāraṃ kṛtvā arjunasya vadhaṃ kartum icchati | rājan! āpas tasya ghoḍānāṃ bāgaḍoraṃ saṃbhālanāya ahaṃ bāraṃbāraṃ yācāmi”
सञ्जय उवाच—राजन्, तस्याभीघ्रग्रहणे त्वां पुनः पुनः प्रार्थये। कर्णः सर्वान् शत्रुवीरान् निहत्य पश्चादर्जुनं हन्तुमिच्छति। तस्मात् राजन्, तस्याश्वानां रश्मीन् ग्रहीतुं त्वां पुनः पुनर्याचे।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The passage highlights how decisive moments in war depend not only on a warrior’s vow but also on disciplined support and leadership—control of the chariot (reins, horses) symbolizes the need for steadiness, coordination, and responsible kingship amid violent intent.
Sanjaya reports to King Dhritarashtra that Karna is resolved to eliminate other opposing champions and then kill Arjuna, and he repeatedly urges the king to ensure that Karna’s chariot team is properly controlled by taking charge of the reins—emphasizing the tactical importance of chariot management in the coming clash.