Shloka 203
बभ्रुवाहन-धनंजययोः संग्रामः
Babhruvāhana and Dhanaṃjaya’s engagement at Maṇipūra
यथाप्राणं यथोत्साहं योधयामासुररजुनम् | अमित तेजस्वी अर्जुनके द्वारा मारे जानेपर भी सैन्धव योद्धा बल और उत्साहपूर्वक उनके साथ जूझते ही रहे
yathāprāṇaṃ yathotsāhaṃ yodhayāmāsur arjunam | amita-tejasvinā arjunena māryamāṇā api saindhavā yodhā bala-utsāha-pūrvakaṃ tena saha yuyudhire ||
Sinabi ni Vaiśampāyana: Sa buong lakas na tila mula sa mismong hininga nila at sa sigasig na hindi humuhupa, nakipaglaban ang mga mandirigma laban kay Arjuna. Kahit isa-isa silang pinabagsak ni Arjuna na may di-masukat na ningning, nagpatuloy pa rin ang mga mandirigmang Saindhava na makipagsagupaan sa kanya, pinatatatag ng lakas at tapang—larawan ng matatag na kabayanihan sa gitna ng pagkatalong di-maiiwasan.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the kṣatriya ideal of steadfast courage: even when defeat is certain and death is near, a warrior is expected to uphold resolve and confront the foe with full effort, embodying perseverance and honor in battle.
Vaiśampāyana describes a battle scene in which Arjuna, radiant and overpowering, is opposed by Saindhava fighters. Though Arjuna is killing them, they continue to engage him vigorously, fighting with all their strength and enthusiasm.