Shloka 43
Varuṇābhiṣeka–Agni-anveṣaṇa–Kaubera-tīrtha
Varuṇa’s Consecration; Search for Agni; Kaubera Sacred Site
नानाविचित्रवेषाश्न नानाभाषास्तथैव च । एते चान्ये च बहवो गणा: शत्रुभयंकरा:
nānāvicitraveṣāś ca nānābhāṣās tathaiva ca | ete cānye ca bahavo gaṇāḥ śatrubhayankarāḥ ||
Vaiśampāyana nói: “Họ khoác những lốt cải trang kỳ dị muôn vẻ, và cũng nói bằng nhiều thứ tiếng khác nhau. Những toán ấy—và còn nhiều toán khác nữa—khiến quân thù kinh hãi.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
In war narratives, the text highlights how outward appearance, language, and coordinated group presence can shape morale and fear. It implicitly points to the ethical weight of psychological intimidation as a real force on the battlefield, alongside physical strength.
Vaiśampāyana describes various bands or troops characterized by unusual attire/disguises and many languages. Their diversity and intimidating presentation are emphasized as making them frightening to opposing forces.