Shloka 726
Arjuna’s Advance toward Bhīṣma; The Gāṇḍīva’s Signal and the Armies’ Convergence (भीष्माभिमुखगमनम् — गाण्डीवनिर्घोष-ध्वजवर्णनम्)
ननाद सुमहानादं विस्फोटमशनेरिव । उन सेनाओंको आते देख प्रतापी राक्षसराज घटोत्कचने बड़े जोरसे सिंहनाद किया, मानो वज्र फट पड़ा हो
nānāda sumahānādaṃ visphoṭam aśaner iva |
三阇耶说道：见两军逼近，威猛的罗刹王伽托迦遮发出震天巨吼，宛如金刚雷霆轰然炸裂。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the psychological and moral intensity of battle: sound becomes a symbol of resolve and intimidation. It underscores how warriors project courage and strike fear, reminding readers that war is fought not only with weapons but also with will, presence, and morale.
Sañjaya describes Ghaṭotkaca, seeing the armies approach, unleashing a massive lion-like roar compared to a thunderbolt’s crack—an announcement of his entry and a dramatic escalation of the battlefield atmosphere.