Shloka 21
भीष्मपर्व — अध्याय ६६: तुमुलसंग्रामवर्णनम्
The Tumult of Battle Described
त॑ं तथा महतीं सेनां द्रावयन्तं पुन: पुनः । दृष्टवा मृत्युमिवायान्तं सर्वे विममनसो5भवन्,उस विशाल सेनाको बारंबार भगानेवाले भीमसेनको मौतके समान सामने आते देख समस्त योद्धाओंका मन उदास हो जाता था
taṁ tathā mahatīṁ senāṁ drāvayantaṁ punaḥ punaḥ | dṛṣṭvā mṛtyum ivāyāntaṁ sarve vimanaso 'bhavan ||
三阇耶说：众人看见毗摩塞那一次又一次冲散那浩大的军阵，又见他如同死神亲临般逼近，诸将士无不心神沮丧。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical and psychological dimension of war: when a warrior’s might appears irresistible, fear spreads and collective morale collapses. It implicitly warns that in conflict, inner steadiness and discernment are as crucial as numbers and weapons.
Sañjaya reports that Bhīmasena repeatedly drives back a large opposing force. As the warriors see him advancing with the inevitability of Death, they become despondent and lose heart.