Shloka 163
अध्याय २२ — अमर्याद-युद्धवर्णन
Unrestrained Battle Description and Śakuni’s Rear Assault
अति सर्वाणि भूतानि ददृशु: सर्वमानवा: । उस महामनस्वी वीरकी फुर्ती, अस्त्र-संचालनका सुन्दर ढंग तथा पराक्रम--इन सबको सब लोगोंने सम्पूर्ण प्राणियोंसे बढ़-चढ़कर देखा
ati sarvāṇi bhūtāni dadṛśuḥ sarvamānavāḥ |
सञ्जय उवाच—सर्वमानवाः सर्वाणि भूतानि अतिक्रम्य तमिव ददृशुः। तस्य महामनसो वीरस्य शीघ्रता, अस्त्रप्रयोगस्य सौष्ठवं, पराक्रमश्च—एतानि सर्वे जनाः विस्मयेन समपश्यन्।
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how extraordinary prowess—speed, disciplined weapon-handling, and courage—wins universal recognition in wartime, reflecting the kṣatriya ideal of excellence under pressure while also reminding that public acclaim becomes a powerful moral and social force in battle.
Sañjaya reports that everyone present is watching a great warrior and is struck by his exceptional agility, elegant use of weapons, and valor, judging him as surpassing all other beings in that moment.