Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वासानं चर्मवैयाघ्रं महारुधिरविस्रवम

Shloka (श्लोक)

वासानं चर्मवैयाघ्रं महारुधिरविस्रवम
कृष्णाजिनॊत्तरासङ्गं नागयज्ञॊपवीतिनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

He saw a great tiger’s skin adorned with blood and a sacred thread around the waist.

Translations

English Translation

Drauni observed the great tiger skin, soaked in blood, emphasizing the ferocity of the ongoing war. The sacred thread indicated the rituals and sanctity one holds in the midst of conflict, a powerful imagery of warrior ethos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

दरौण ने देखा कि एक बड़े बाघ की खाल खून से सनी हुई थी, जो चल रहे युद्ध की क्रूरता को उजागर करती है। पवित्र धागा उस स्थिति में व्यक्तित्व और संस्कारों की महत्वपूर्णता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This detail reflects the brutal realities of war and the contrasting spiritual elements intertwined.

Meaning

The imagery serves as a metaphor for the duality experienced by warriors—a life lived on the edge between brutality and devotion.

Application

In our own struggles, we often face a balance between harsh realities and our spiritual or moral commitments.