Shloka 12
Adhyāya 112: Bhīṣma-prati Arjunasya Pravṛttiḥ
Arjuna’s Forward Drive Toward Bhīṣma
अथोपायान्महाराज सव्यसाची धनंजय: । त्रासयन् रथिन: सर्वान् बीभत्सुरपराजित:
athopāyān mahārāja savyasācī dhanañjayaḥ | trāsayan rathinaḥ sarvān bībhatsur aparājitaḥ ||
三阇耶说道：“大王啊，随后，檀那阇耶·阿周那——因左右手同样善射而被称为‘萨维耶萨齐’——向他们逼近。战场上从未被征服的可怖者毗婆蹉，临近之时令所有战车武士尽皆胆寒。”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the kṣatriya ideal of resolute action: Arjuna advances without being overcome, embodying disciplined courage and mastery (savyasācī). Ethically, it frames battlefield prowess as a function of steadfastness in one’s ordained duty rather than mere aggression.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that Arjuna moves forward toward the opposing chariot-warriors. His approach itself becomes a psychological force—he terrifies the rathins—indicating that Arjuna is pressing the battle and challenging the enemy line.