Mahabharata Stri Parva – शरसंकृत्त वर्णाणं वीरं विशसने हतम
Shloka (श्लोक)
शरसंकृत्त वर्णाणं वीरं विशसने हतम
परिवार्यासते गृध्राः परिविंशा विविंशतिम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes the valor of a warrior slain in battle, adorned by the attention of vultures awaiting to feast.
Translations
English Translation
The shloka illustrates the tragic aftermath of a battle, highlighting the valor of a warrior whose body lies defeated and attracts vultures, symbolically representing the fate that awaits all who partake in the violence of war.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक युद्ध के बाद के दुखद परिदृश्य को व्यक्त करता है, जिसमें एक योद्धा की वीरता दर्शाई गई है, जिसकी लाश पर गिद्धों की नजरें होती हैं, जो युद्ध की हिंसा का प्रतीक है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is set in the Stri Parva, focusing on the emotional turmoil after the war, reflecting on loss and valor.
Meaning
The imagery evokes the somber reality of death in battle, urging reflection on the consequences of conflict and the ephemeral nature of glory.
Application
In contemporary life, this shloka encourages us to contemplate the impact of our actions, fostering empathy and awareness towards the suffering caused by conflict.
