Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – विकीर्णान्त्राः सुबहवॊ भग्नसक्थाश च भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

विकीर्णान्त्राः सुबहवॊ भग्नसक्थाश च भारत
बाहुभिः सुभुजाच्छिन्नैः पार्श्वेषु च विदारिताः
करन्दन्तः समदृश्यन्त तृषिता जीवितेप्सवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes a scene of chaos and anguish where warriors, in severe distress, are seeking life as they battle against each other.

Translations

English Translation

The verse portrays a tumultuous battlefield where soldiers with broken limbs, torn arms, and intense thirst for life are striving and crying out in hopelessness. Their unbearable pain reflects the devastation faced during the war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक उथल-पुथल संबंधी युद्धभूमि का चित्रण करता है जहां घायल योद्धा, जिसके अंग टूट चुके हैं, और जीवन के लिए तड़प रहे हैं, एक-दूसरे के खिलाफ संघर्ष कर रहे हैं। उनका असहनीय दर्द युद्ध के दौरान सामना किए गए विध्वंस को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata, highlighting the gruesome nature of the war and its impact on the warriors.

Meaning

The shloka reflects the psychological and physical turmoil experienced by the warriors, symbolizing the tragic losses in battle.

Application

The passage serves as a reminder of the futility of war and the deep sorrow it brings, urging us to seek peace over conflict.