Shloka 54
शल्यस्य पाण्डवसेनापीडनम् — Śalya’s Assault on the Pāṇḍava Host
with Omens and Bhīma’s Counter
विभीस्तस्थौ महाराज व्यवस्थाप्य च वाहिनीम् | सिंहनादं भृशं कृत्वा धनु:शब्दं च दारुणम्,राजाधिराज! वे जोर-जोरसे सिंहनाद और धनुषकी भयंकर टंकार करके कौरव- सेनाको स्थिर रखते हुए रणभूमिमें निर्भय खड़े थे
vibhīḥ tasthau mahārāja vyavasthāpya ca vāhinīm | siṃhanādaṃ bhṛśaṃ kṛtvā dhanuḥśabdaṃ ca dāruṇam ||
三阇耶说道：大王啊！他整列并稳住军阵之后，便在战场上无畏而立，发出雄浑的狮子吼，又令弓弦震出骇人的厉响——以振奋己方、震慑敌军。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
In a war setting, the verse highlights kṣatriya leadership: steadiness under pressure, organizing one’s forces, and using controlled displays of valor (lion-roar, bow-twang) to strengthen allies’ resolve and deter opponents—courage serving collective duty rather than mere bravado.
Sañjaya reports to Dhṛtarāṣṭra that the warrior, after properly positioning the army, stands fearlessly on the battlefield and signals readiness through a loud lion-roar and a terrifying bow-sound, keeping the Kaurava host firm and battle-ready.