Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पक्षवातेन महता रुद्ध्वा तरिभुवनं खगः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पक्षवातेन महता रुद्ध्वा तरिभुवनं खगः
सुपर्णः परमक्रुद्धॊ वासवं समुपाद्रवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The great bird, obstructed by the powerful wind, got extremely angry and approached Indra.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes a moment when a divine bird, supremely angry due to a formidable disturbance caused by the wind, challenges Indra. It highlights the bird’s immense power and the imminent danger it poses, prompting a critical response from the king of gods.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस क्षण का वर्णन करता है जब एक दिव्य पक्षी, जो बड़ी क्रोध में है, एक शक्तिशाली हवा के कारण उत्पन्न व्यवधान के कारण इन्द्र को चुनौती देता है। यह पक्षी की विशाल शक्ति और उसके द्वारा उत्पन्न खतरे को दर्शाता है, जिससे देवों के राजा की महत्वपूर्ण प्रतिक्रिया का संकेत मिलता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated in the Udyoga Parva, depicting the confrontation between powerful beings in the epic. It showcases the tensions rising among deities and other celestial entities, setting the stage for pivotal events.

Meaning

Symbolically, the bird represents challenges and obstacles in life that often arise unexpectedly. The fierce anger of the bird portrays the intensity of such challenges, while Indra signifies the ultimate authority or solution we seek.

Application

In facing life’s difficulties, we can find motivation in this shloka. It teaches us that confrontations may emerge from challenges but summons inner strength to overcome them. Identifying root causes is essential to finding solutions.