Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – उभे संध्ये परकाशेते दिशां दाहसमन्विते

Shloka (श्लोक)

उभे संध्ये परकाशेते दिशां दाहसमन्विते
आसीद रुधिरवर्षं च अस्थि वर्षं च भारत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The skies were ablaze, and blood rained down during the twilight hours.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes how the skies blazed with fire and blood during the twilight hours, painting a gruesome picture of the intense battles fought. It evokes feelings of foreboding and peril, underscoring the dire consequences of war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह वर्णन करता है कि कैसे संध्या के समय आकाश अग्नि और रक्त से भरा हुआ था, जो तीव्र युद्धों की भयानक तस्वीर प्रस्तुत करता है। यह युद्ध के गंभीर परिणामों को उजागर करते हुए आपदा और खतरे की भावना को उत्पन्न करता है।

Commentary

Context

The context reflects the tension and foreboding felt leading up to the great battles of the Mahabharata, symbolizing tragedy and the consequences of war.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates the themes of destruction and loss, underscoring the heavy toll of human conflict on the natural world and society.

Application

This serves as a reminder of the grave consequences of conflict, urging us to seek peaceful resolutions and reflect on the broader impacts of our choices.