Shloka 44
Gadā-yuddhe Bhīma–Duryodhanayoḥ Tumulaḥ Saṃprahāraḥ
Mace-duel’s intense exchange
उन्मत्तमिव मातज्ूं तलशब्दैर्नराधिपा: । भूय: संहर्षयांचक्रुर्दुयोधनममर्षणम्
sañjaya uvāca |
unmattam iva mātaṅgaṃ talaśabdair narādhipāḥ |
bhūyaḥ saṃharṣayāṃ cakrur duryodhanam amarṣaṇam ||
Wika ni Sañjaya: Gaya ng mga haring sa pagpalakpak ay lalo pang nagpapasiklab sa isang elepanteng nagngangalit, gayon din ang mga pinuno: muli silang pumalakpak upang udyukan si Duryodhana—na madaling magalit—at punuin siyang muli ng galak at sigasig sa digmaan.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse cautions that public praise and group excitement can amplify a leader’s anger and pride, pushing him toward reckless violence—much like provoking a maddened elephant. Ethically, it highlights the responsibility of advisers and peers to restrain harmful impulses rather than inflame them.
Sañjaya describes how the surrounding kings, by clapping and cheering, once again stirred Duryodhana—known for his irascibility—renewing his enthusiasm and battle-fury, as one might excite a frenzied elephant with loud claps.