Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कषिपतश च शरान अस्य रणे शत्रून विनिघ्नतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कषिपतश च शरान अस्य रणे शत्रून विनिघ्नतः
ददृशे रूपम अत्यर्थं मेघस्येव परवर्षतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Intensely raining arrows fell upon the enemies as if from a dark cloud.

Translations

English Translation

In this striking image, arrows rain down on the foes with the relentless force of a storm, illustrating the overwhelming power and capability of the warriors in battle. It captures the sheer brutality and ferocity characteristic of the Kurukshetra war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस प्रभावशाली चित्रण में, शत्रुओं पर तीर इस प्रकार बरसते हैं जैसे बादल की प्रचंड वर्षा हो रही हो, योद्धाओं की युद्ध में अपार शक्ति और क्षमता को दर्शाते हुए। यह कुरुक्षेत्र युद्ध की सामर्थ्य और तीव्रता को पकड़ता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse draws attention to the overwhelming nature of the battlefield, where warriors unleash a torrent of arrows, reflecting the chaos and destruction of war.

Meaning

The metaphor of arrows as rain evokes the inescapable and destructive elements of conflict, illustrating how the environment of war can impact both warriors and their morale.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of the inescapability of challenges in life, encouraging a proactive stance in confronting difficulties head-on rather than avoiding them.