Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गजारॊहा हयारॊहान पातयां चक्रिरे तदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

गजारॊहा हयारॊहान पातयां चक्रिरे तदा
हयारॊहा गजस्थांश च तद अद्भुतम इवाभवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Elephants and horses caused devastation in the battle.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka vividly describes the scene of devastation during the battle, where both elephants and horses played significant roles in creating havoc. The remarkable strength of both animals is emphasized.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध के दौरान उत्पन्न होने वाले विनाश का जीवंत चित्रण करता है, जहाँ हाथियों और घोड़ों दोनों ने महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। दोनों जानवरों की अद्वितीय ताकत को उजागर किया गया है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka occurs in the context of the great Kurukshetra war, illustrating the broad scale of destruction.

Meaning

The combination of elephants and horses emphasizes the overwhelming power and chaos that arises during epic battles.

Application

This message can be interpreted as a reminder of the impact of cooperation in facing challenges and overcoming adversity.