Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शून्येव पृथिवी सर्वा बालवृद्धावशेषिता

Shloka (श्लोक)

शून्येव पृथिवी सर्वा बालवृद्धावशेषिता
निरश्व पुरुषा चासीद रथकुञ्जरवर्जिता

⚡ Quick Meaning

The earth appeared barren, lacking life; elderly and young, all had vanished, leaving only a lifeless space.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes the desolate state of the battleground, as if the entire earth had become empty. The absence of both the young and old indicates a profound loss of life, symbolizing the tragic consequence of war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध क्षेत्र की विरान अवस्था का वर्णन करता है, जैसे पूरी पृथ्वी खाली हो गई हो। युवा और वृद्धों की अनुपस्थिति युद्ध के भीषण परिणामों का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka provides a poignant depiction of the war’s devastating impact, illustrating the hardships faced amidst the Kurukshetra conflict.

Meaning

It underlines the tragic outcomes of conflict, where entire populations, including the young and elderly, suffer irreversible loss, emphasizing the futility of war.

Application

This serves as a reminder of the importance of peace and the dire consequences of violence, urging us to seek non-violent resolutions in conflicts.