Shloka 38
Bhīma–Duryodhana Gadāyuddha Saṃkalpa
Resolve for the Mace Duel
स भिवत्त्वा स्तम्भितं तोयं स्कन््धे कृत्वा5ड5यसीं गदाम्
sa bhivattvā stambhitaṃ toyaṃ skandhe kṛtvā ayasīṃ gadām
Sabi ni Sañjaya: Pagkatapos magbigay-galang, pinatatag niya ang sarili at—isinukbit sa balikat ang bakal na gada—sumulong nang may pigil na paninindigan. Ipinakikita ng sandaling ito ang disiplina ng mandirigma: kahit sa gitna ng karahasan, ang pagkilos ay inuuna ang ritwal na paggalang at pagpipigil-sa-sarili.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in a battlefield setting, the text highlights self-control and proper conduct: a warrior’s power is to be governed by discipline and respectful observance, not mere rage.
Sañjaya narrates a warrior’s immediate action: after offering a salutation, he composes himself and takes up an iron mace on his shoulder, signaling readiness for the next martial engagement.