Shloka 36
Arjuna’s Advance toward Bhīṣma; The Gāṇḍīva’s Signal and the Armies’ Convergence (भीष्माभिमुखगमनम् — गाण्डीवनिर्घोष-ध्वजवर्णनम्)
भीमभीमरथौ चोभौ भीमसेनो हसन्निव
bhīmabhīmarathau cobhau bhīmaseno hasann iva
三阇耶说道：二者——毗摩与那辆可怖的战车——皆令人胆寒；而毗摩军（Bhīmasena）仿佛含笑，在战场的森然恐惧中显出无畏的自信，那是决意的标志，而非残忍。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical ideal of steadfast courage in a righteous duty: a warrior’s inner fearlessness and composure (symbolized by Bhīma’s ‘as if laughing’) can coexist with the terrifying reality of war, emphasizing resolve and self-mastery rather than mere aggression.
Sañjaya describes Bhīma on the battlefield: both Bhīma himself and his chariot appear dread-inspiring, and Bhīma seems to be laughing—an image meant to convey his confidence and intimidating presence as the combat intensifies.