Shloka 316
Gadāyuddhe Kṛṣṇopadeśaḥ (Kṛṣṇa’s Counsel in the Mace-Duel) — Śalya-parva 57
समशोभत तेजस्वी भूयो भीमात् सुयोधन: । नाना प्रकारके मार्गों और भिन्न-भिन्न मण्डलोंसे विचरते हुए तेजस्वी दुर्योधनकी उस समय भीमसेनसे अधिक शोभा हुई
samaśobhata tejasvī bhūyo bhīmāt suyodhanaḥ |
Sañjaya nói: Khi ấy, Suyodhana (Duryodhana) rực rỡ dường như còn lộng lẫy hơn cả Bhīma. Lướt qua nhiều thế tiến thoái và xoay chuyển theo những vòng chiến khác nhau, khí thế và dáng vẻ của hắn thoáng chốc như lấn át đối thủ.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the distinction between outward splendor in battle (tejas, tactical movement, visible dominance) and the deeper ethical judgment of a conflict. Martial brilliance can appear compelling in the moment, yet it does not by itself settle the question of dharma.
During the climactic combat between Bhīma and Duryodhana, Sañjaya reports that Duryodhana, moving dynamically through varied lines and circles of engagement, looked more resplendent than Bhīma at that instant—emphasizing a temporary advantage in appearance and maneuver.