Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – रक्षसां पुरुषादानां मॊदनं कुरराकुलम

Shloka (श्लोक)

रक्षसां पुरुषादानां मॊदनं कुरराकुलम
अशिवाभिः शिवाभिश च नादितं गृध्रसेवितम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects the chaotic sounds of the battlefield filled with fierce creatures and their aftermath.

Translations

English Translation

The cries of the evil spirits and creatures revel in the aftermath of the warriors’ demise. The vultures and other sinister beings hover over the battlefield, celebrating the death with their eerie sounds.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बुरे आत्माओं और प्राणियों की चीखें योद्धाओं की मृत्यु के उपरांत खुशी से गूंजती हैं। गिद्ध और अन्य भयानक प्राणी युद्धभूमि के ऊपर मंडरा रहे हैं, अपनी अजीब ध्वनियों के साथ मृत्यु का जश्न मना रहे हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the darker aspects of war, including the sinister presence of creatures that feast on death.

Meaning

It illustrates the celebration of destruction and loss by the forces of nature, personifying the darker side of life.

Application

This verse warns against the glorification of violence and destruction, advocating for a deeper understanding of life’s cycles.