Shloka 32
शल्य–युधिष्ठिरयुद्धप्रारम्भः
Commencement of the Śalya–Yudhiṣṭhira Duel
सात्यकेश्वैव शूरस्य मद्राणामधिपस्य च । यादृशो वै पुरा वृत्त: शम्बरामरराजयो:
sātyakeś caiva śūrasya madrāṇām adhipasya ca | yādṛśo vai purā vṛttaḥ śambarāmararājayoḥ ||
三阇耶说道：英勇的萨底耶迦与摩陀罗之主的战斗，令人望之胆寒而又叹为奇观。它宛如上古阿修罗商婆罗与诸天之王因陀罗之间的那场争战——仿佛一场超凡武勇的对决，其胜负将由勇气、坚忍与武士之法（dharma）来裁定。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the epic ideal of kṣatriya-dharma: in war, a warrior’s duty is to meet a worthy opponent with steadfast courage. By comparing the duel to Indra’s mythic battle with Śambara, the text frames the encounter as a test of extraordinary valor and endurance, where ethical emphasis lies on fearless performance of one’s role rather than personal hatred.
Sañjaya describes to Dhṛtarāṣṭra the fierce duel between Sātyaki and Śalya, the ruler of Madra. He intensifies the scene by likening it to an ancient, legendary conflict—Śambara versus Indra—signaling that the combat is exceptionally formidable and awe-inspiring.