Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – किं चित पराणैश च पुरुषैर हतैश चान्यैः सहस्रशः

Shloka (श्लोक)

किं चित पराणैश च पुरुषैर हतैश चान्यैः सहस्रशः
बहुना च गजाश्वेन भूर अभूद भीमदर्शना

⚡ Quick Meaning

हतों की संख्या का वर्णन।

Translations

English Translation

This shloka reveals the extensive count of those slain during the battle, indicating enormous loss, including elephants and horses, thus painting a picture of carnage and chaos on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध में मारे गए लोगों की विस्तृत संख्या को दर्शाता है, जिसमें हाथी और घोड़ों की संख्या भी शामिल है, और इस प्रकार युद्ध का दृश्य भयानक रूप से प्रस्तुत करता है।

Commentary

Context

This reflection on the vast losses in the Sauptika Parva enhances the drama of the ongoing war and shows the cost of conflict in terms of life.

Meaning

This conveys the harsh reality of war, wherein countless lives are lost, pointing to the futility and devastation that accompanies such large-scale violence.

Application

It emphasizes the need for conflict resolution and peacebuilding, urging individuals to strive for harmony rather than engaging in actions that lead to mass destruction.