Mahabharata Virata Parva – सर्वे संहृष्टरॊमाणः संत्रस्ताः परेक्ष्य कीचकम

Shloka (श्लोक)

सर्वे संहृष्टरॊमाणः संत्रस्ताः परेक्ष्य कीचकम
तथा सर्वाङ्गसंभुग्नं कूर्मं सथल इवॊद्धृतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

All were filled with joy and fear, seeing Kichaka and the tortoise raised from its shell.

Translations

English Translation

All of them were filled with joy and fear as they watched Kichaka, who was terrified and appeared like a turtle drawn from its shell. This moment signifies both the tension and the surrealism surrounding their plight.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी खुशी और भय से भरे हुए थे, कीचक को देखकर, जो डर के मारे ऐसे लग रहा था जैसे कोई कछुआ अपने खोल से बाहर आ गया हो। यह क्षण उनके संकट के चारों ओर तनाव और अद्भुतता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse further builds on the tension of the scenario in the Virata Parva, highlighting how fear can manifest in unpredictable ways.

Meaning

The imagery of a turtle reflects vulnerability and anxiety, symbolizing how external threats can uproot personal composure.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder that fear can reveal both strength and weakness in individuals during critical moments.