Shloka 23
Droṇotpattiḥ, Astralābhaḥ, Drupada-vairasya bījaṃ ca
The Birth of Droṇa, Acquisition of Weapons, and the Seed of Enmity with Drupada
त्वरस्व भीम मा क्रीड जहि रक्षो बिभीषणम् | पुरा विकुरुते मायां भुजयो: सारमर्पय,अतः भीमसेन! जल्दी करो। इसके साथ खिलवाड़ न करो। इस भयानक राक्षसको मार डालो। यह अपनी माया फैलाये, इसके पहले ही इसपर अपनी भुजाओंकी शक्तिका प्रयोग करो
tvarasva bhīma mā krīḍa jahi rakṣo bibhīṣaṇam | purā vikurute māyāṃ bhujayoḥ sāram arpaya ||
Wika ni Arjuna: “Magmadali ka, Bhīma—huwag mo siyang paglaruan. Patayin mo agad ang nakapanghihilakbot na rākṣasa na ito. Bago pa niya mailabas ang kanyang māyā, ibuhos mo na ang buong lakas ng iyong dalawang bisig laban sa kanya.”
अजुन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse teaches that in righteous conflict one should not indulge in reckless play or pride; when facing a dangerous opponent skilled in deception (māyā), timely and decisive action is part of dharma and prudent strategy.
Arjuna urges Bhīma to stop treating the fight lightly and to kill a fearsome rākṣasa immediately, warning that the enemy may soon employ illusory tricks; therefore Bhīma should use the full power of his arms without delay.