Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पराङ्मुखं सीदमानं च रथाद अपच्युतं शरैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पराङ्मुखं सीदमानं च रथाद अपच्युतं शरैः
घूर्णमानं यथा शैलं तदा मे कश्मलॊ ऽभवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects a state of despair and defeat experienced on the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

The victor’s chariot turned away, besieged by arrows and swaying like a mountain, a moment of despondence overcame me at that time.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जिस समय विजय की गाड़ी बाणों से आक्रमण की गई और पर्वत के समान झूलने लगी, उस समय मुझे कश्मल का अनुभव हुआ।

Commentary

Context

This shloka portrays a moment of doubt during the Kurukshetra war, reflecting the psychological battle alongside the physical one.

Meaning

It highlights the tumultuous emotions faced by warriors, where external challenges reflect internal conflicts.

Application

In life, moments of uncertainty can lead us to profound realizations about our strengths and weaknesses.