Mahabharata Mausala Parva – हतं पञ्चशतं तेषां सहस्रं बाहुशालिनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

हतं पञ्चशतं तेषां सहस्रं बाहुशालिनम
निधनं समनुप्राप्तं समासाद्येतरेतरम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the massive loss suffered by the warriors in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The verse describes the deaths of five hundred warriors among thousands possessing great strength, signifying the grim reality and widespread loss encountered in the battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक हजारों महान योदद्धाओं में से पांच सौ योद्धाओं की मृत्यु पर प्रकाश डालता है, यह युद्ध में हुई व्यापक क्षति और दुखद वास्तविकता को बताता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set in the Mausala Parva, which narrates the aftermath of the great war of Kurukshetra and the fate of the Yadava clan.

Meaning

It signifies the heavy toll of war and the fragility of life, conveying the inevitability of death in battle.

Application

Understanding the impact of conflict helps us appreciate the importance of peace and resolution in our lives today.