Mahabharata 9.46.69 — Shalya Parva, Adhyaya 46, Shloka 69
Varuṇābhiṣeka–Agni-anveṣaṇa–Kaubera-tīrtha
Varuṇa’s Consecration; Search for Agni; Kaubera Sacred Site
शकक््त्यस्त्रं भगवान् भीम॑ पुनः: पुनरवाकिरत् । आदथधच्चात्मनस्तेजो हविषेद्ध इवानल:
śaktyastraṃ bhagavān bhīmaḥ punaḥ punaḥ avākirat | ādadhac cātmanas tejo haviṣeddha ivānalaḥ ||
అప్పుడు భగవాన్ భీముడు మళ్లీ మళ్లీ శక్తి-అస్త్రాన్ని వర్షింపజేశాడు. అనంతరం హవిస్సుతో పెరిగే అగ్నిలా, తన అంతర్గత తేజస్సును సమీకరించి స్థిరపరచుకున్నాడు.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
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The verse highlights disciplined intensification of one’s tejas (inner power): repeated effort in action, followed by focused self-collection, is likened to fire that grows brighter when properly fed—suggesting that strength in dharmic struggle requires both exertion and inner concentration.
In the midst of battle, Bhīma repeatedly unleashes the Śakti-weapon, then gathers his own energy and steadies himself, preparing to escalate or sustain his assault—his rising power compared to a sacrificial fire being kindled with offerings.
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