Shloka 95
युद्धाभिलाषुको भूत्वा ध्वजो गाण्डीवधन्चन: । कर्णध्वजमुपातिष्ठत् स्वस्थानाद् वेगवान् कपि:
yuddhābhilāṣuko bhūtvā dhvajo gāṇḍīvadhanañcanaḥ | karṇadhvajam upātiṣṭhat svasthānād vegavān kapiḥ ||
Sinabi ni Sañjaya: Sa pagnanais na makipagdigma, ang makapangyarihang unggoy—na nagsisilbing watawat ng may hawak ng Gāṇḍīva (si Arjuna)—ay mabilis na lumundag mula sa sariling kinalalagyan at pumuwesto na nakaharap sa sagisag ni Karṇa. Ipinahihiwatig ng sandaling ito ang pagtaas ng paninindigan: ang tanda sa karwahe ni Arjuna ay nagiging aktibong pangitain ng pag-iingat at hamon, na lalo pang nagpapainit sa moral at pandigmang sagupaan ng dalawang kampeon.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in war, inner resolve and righteous purpose are reinforced by symbols of duty and protection. Hanūmān’s active stance as Arjuna’s banner suggests that steadfast support for dharma strengthens courage and restrains fear when facing formidable opponents.
As the confrontation intensifies, Hanūmān—mounted as the emblem on Arjuna’s chariot—becomes battle-eager and swiftly shifts from his usual position to stand opposite Karṇa’s standard, marking a dramatic, ominous challenge and a protective assertion on Arjuna’s side.