Shloka 42
Vāg-yuddha and Nimitta-darśana before the Gadāyuddha
Verbal Duel and Omens
सदश्चवाविव हेषन्तौ बृहन्ताविव कुञ्जरौ । वृषभाविव गर्जन्तौ दुर्योधनवृकोदरौ
sadaścavāviva heṣantau bṛhantāviva kuñjarau | vṛṣabhāviva garjantau duryodhana-vṛkodarau
三阇耶说道：“杜尔约陀那与弗利科达罗（毗摩）嘶鸣如烈马，巍然如巨象，咆哮如雄牛。”在这战场图景中，诗人加重了道德张力：两位勇士被骄傲、愤怒与往昔誓言的重负所驱使，以近乎兽性的力量相对而立——暗示战争如何能将人的审思与依达摩的自制，压缩为粗猛而压倒一切的冲动。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores how the fury of war amplifies pride and aggression, portraying even great warriors through animal similes. Implicitly, it warns that when anger and rivalry dominate, human discernment and dharmic restraint can be eclipsed by brute force.
Sañjaya describes Duryodhana and Bhīma at the height of confrontation, emphasizing their intimidating sounds and presence—neighing, looming like elephants, and roaring like bulls—signaling an imminent, violent clash between the two principal antagonists.