Shloka 46
भीष्मस्य दुर्योधनं प्रति उपालम्भः
Bhīṣma’s Reproof to Duryodhana
ऊरुस्तम्भ: समभवद् वेपथु: स्वेद एव च । भारत! घटोत्कचका महान् सिंहनाद सुनकर आपके सैनिकोंकी जाँघें अकड़ गयीं, शरीर काँपने लगा और सम्पूर्ण अंगोंसे पसीना निकलने लगा
sañjaya uvāca | ūrustambhaḥ samabhavad vepathuḥ sveda eva ca | bhārata! ghaṭotkacakā mahān siṃhanādaṃ śrutvā tava sainikānāṃ jaṅghāḥ stambhitāḥ śarīraṃ cacāla ca sarvāṅgebhyaḥ svedo niścakrāma |
三阇耶说道：“噫，婆罗多（持国王）！听到伽托迦遮那震天的狮子吼，你的士卒大腿僵直如被麻痹；身躯战栗，汗从四肢百骸涌出。”此偈揭示：恐惧足以使久经训练的战士也失其胆魄；当由非正法（adharma）驱动的侵凌遭遇压倒之力时，道义的重压便显露无遗。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the fragility of human composure in war: even armed warriors can be overwhelmed by fear. It implicitly contrasts mere physical strength with inner steadiness, suggesting that unrighteous intent and moral insecurity can magnify panic when confronted by formidable opposition.
Sanjaya reports to Dhritarashtra that Ghaṭotkaca’s powerful battle-cry terrifies the Kaurava troops. The soldiers show classic fear reactions—legs stiffen, bodies tremble, and sweat breaks out—signaling a sudden collapse of morale on the battlefield.