SB 10.72.35
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Please note: The synonyms, translation and purport of this verse were composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda
TEXT 35
- maṇḍalāni vicitrāṇi
- savyaṁ dakṣiṇam eva ca
- caratoḥ śuśubhe yuddhaṁ
- naṭayor iva raṅgiṇoḥ
SYNONYMS
maṇḍalāni—arcs; vicitrāṇi—skillful; savyam—to the left; dakṣiṇam—to the right; eva ca—also; caratoḥ—of them who were moving; śuśubhe—appeared splendid; yuddham—the fight; naṭayoḥ—of actors; iva—like; raṅgiṇoḥ—on a stage.
Translation and purport composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda
TRANSLATION
As they skillfully circled left and right, like actors dancing on a stage, the fight presented a magnificent spectacle.
PURPORT
Jarāsandha and Bhīma here demonstrate their expertise in the use of clubs. Thus it can be understood that both fighters were fearless and steady even in the rage of battle.