Mahabharata Vana Parva – शरप्रतप्तः स तु नागराजः; परवेपिताङ्गॊ वयथितान्तर आत्मा

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरप्रतप्तः स तु नागराजः; परवेपिताङ्गॊ वयथितान्तर आत्मा
संसीदमानॊ निपपात मह्यां; वज्राहतं शृङ्गम इवाचलस्य

⚡ Quick Meaning

The elephant, wounded by Arjuna’s arrow, suffers immensely, showcasing the effects of a potent strike in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The wounded elephant, affected deeply by the powerful arrow, trembles in pain, resembling a mighty mountain being struck by lightning, thus illustrating the impact of a well-aimed shot in combat.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जख्मी हाथी, शक्तिशाली बाण से आहत, पीड़ा में कांपता है, जैसे एक विशाल पर्वत को बिजलियों ने आघात किया हो, इस प्रकार युद्ध में एक सटीक निशाने के प्रभाव को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka draws attention to the immediate consequences of a warrior’s action, reflecting the raw emotions during such a fierce battle.

Meaning

The intense pain of the elephant demonstrates how the battlefield is ruthless, as even majestic beings can be felled by skillful archers.

Application

This serves as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with power; skills should be used judiciously and ethically to avoid unnecessary harm.