Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वक्राङ्गभारहस्तं तं धनुष्पाणिं कृतागसम

Shloka (श्लोक)

वक्राङ्गभारहस्तं तं धनुष्पाणिं कृतागसम
रुधिरेणावसिक्ताङ्गं गृहद्वारम उपागतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

That figure with a crooked hand, holding a bow, stained with blood, approached the house.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka vividly describes a warrior with a distinctive crooked arm, carrying a bow and drenched in blood, indicating a recent battle. His arrival at a house signifies urgency and perhaps a looming threat that needs to be addressed.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक विशिष्ट टेढ़े हाथ वाले योद्धा का जीवंत वर्णन करता है, जो धनुष लेकर और रक्त में सना है, यह हाल की लड़ाई को दर्शाता है। उसका घर की ओर आना एक तत्क्षण आवश्यकता और संभवतः एक खतरे को संबोधित करने का संकेत है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the dramatic tensions often present in the epic, marking the intensity of the ongoing situations faced by the characters.

Meaning

The imagery evokes a sense of impending danger and the chaotic nature of battles that warriors must navigate.

Application

These themes remind us that challenges can often appear unexpectedly, and how we respond defines our narrative.