Shloka 18
भीष्मसेनापत्याभिषेकः
Bhīṣma’s Appointment as Commander-in-Chief
ततः किलकिलाभूतमनीकं पाण्डवस्य ह | आज्ञापिते तदा योगे समहृष्यन्त सैनिका:,उस समय युद्धके लिये तैयार होनेकी आज्ञा मिलते ही समस्त योद्धा हर्षसे खिल उठे, फिर तो पाण्डवोंके सैनिक किलकारियाँ करने लगे
tataḥ kilakilābhūtam anīkaṃ pāṇḍavasya ha | ājñāpite tadā yoge samahṛṣyanta sainikāḥ ||
At noon, ang hukbo ng mga Pāṇḍava ay sumambulat sa malalakas na sigaw ng digmaan. Nang ibigay ang utos na ihanda ang hanay-pandigma, napuno ng galak ang mga kawal at nagsigawan nang umaalingawngaw.
वैशग्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical tension of war: once a lawful command is issued, a disciplined force aligns its energy toward duty. It reflects kṣatriya ethos—readiness, unity, and morale—while implicitly reminding that such enthusiasm must be governed by rightful purpose and responsible leadership.
As preparations for battle-formation are ordered, the Pāṇḍavas’ troops respond with joy and loud cries, signaling heightened morale and immediate readiness for the coming engagement.