Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – ततो यॊधाञ जघानाशु तेषां स दश चाष्ट च

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततो यॊधाञ जघानाशु तेषां स दश चाष्ट च
महेन्द्रवज्रप्रतिमैर आयसैर निशितैः शरैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Then swiftly, the warriors struck down ten and eight of their foes with sharp and mighty arrows.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the speed and ferocity with which the warriors retaliated, taking down eighteen adversaries rapidly using formidable arrows that resembled the might of Indra’s thunderbolt, showcasing their valor and skill.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक योद्धाओं की तेज़ी और बेरहमी को उजागर करता है, जो भयंकर बाणों का प्रयोग करते हुए अपने ग्यारह और आठ शत्रुओं का जल्दी से वध कर देते हैं, जो इन्द्र के वज्र की सामर्थ्य का प्रतीक है, उनकी वीरता और कौशल को प्रदर्शित करते हुए।

Commentary

Context

Set within the grand narratives of the Ashvamedhika Parva, this shloka highlights the turning points in battle through swift actions.

Meaning

The verse portrays the dramatic shifts in combat dynamics, underlining the impact of expertise in warfare.

Application

This teaches the importance of being responsive in critical situations and using skills efficiently to overcome adversaries in our own lives.