Shloka 56
सपताका रथाश्रैते पञज्चालानां महात्मनाम्,'ये महामनस्वी पांचाल वीरोंके रथ हैं, जिनपर पताकाएँ फहरा रही हैं। यह देखो, श्रेष्ठ वानरयुक्त ध्वजावाले अपराजित वीर कुन्तीकुमार अर्जुन आक्रमण करनेके लिये इधर ही आ रहे हैं
sapatākā rathāś caite pāñcālānāṁ mahātmanām | ye mahāmanasaḥ pāñcāla-vīrāṇāṁ rathāḥ, yeṣu patākāḥ praphullāḥ | paśyata, śreṣṭha-vānara-yukta-dhvajāvān aparājito vīraḥ kuntīkumāro 'rjunaḥ samākrāntum ihaiva āyāti ||
सञ्जय उवाच—एते महात्मनां पाञ्चालानां सपताका रथाः। पश्य—कपिप्रवरकेतनः कुन्तीसुतोऽपराजितः पार्थोऽर्जुनोऽभिगन्तुमिहैवाभ्यायाति प्रधर्षणाय।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the moral force of disciplined valor: noble warriors are recognized not only by weapons but by symbols of purpose and steadfastness. Arjuna’s ‘unconquered’ epithet and emblematic standard suggest inner resolve aligned with dharma, where courage is grounded in duty rather than mere aggression.
Sañjaya points out the bannered chariots of the Pāñcāla allies and then draws attention to Arjuna approaching to attack. The mention of the monkey-emblem standard identifies Arjuna’s chariot and signals his imminent charge in the ongoing battle.