Shloka 58
Droṇa–Arjuna Yuddha; Trigarta-Āvaraṇa; Bhīmasena Gajānīka-bheda
Droṇa and Arjuna Engage; Trigarta Containment; Bhīma Breaks the Elephant Corps
घटोत्कचो<थ संक्रुद्धों भगदत्तमुपाद्रवत् | बुद्धिमान् भगदत्तके द्वारा अपनी सेनामें भगदड़ पड़ी हुई देख घटोत्कचने अत्यन्त कुपित होकर भगदत्तपर धावा किया ।।
sañjaya uvāca | ghaṭotkaco 'tha saṅkruddho bhagadattam upādravat | vikaṭaḥ paruṣo rājan dīptāsyaḥ atho dīptalocanaḥ ||
三阇耶说道：于是伽托迦遮怒焰冲天，直扑婆伽达多。大王啊，他凶猛可怖，面如炽焰，目若火光，疾冲向前。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how anger in war rapidly intensifies conflict: when forces break and panic spreads, retaliation driven by wrath can magnify destruction. Ethically, it points to the danger of krodha (anger) overpowering discernment, even among mighty warriors.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that Ghaṭotkaca, furious, charges directly at Bhagadatta. The verse emphasizes Ghaṭotkaca’s terrifying appearance—fierce, with blazing face and eyes—signaling an imminent violent clash.