Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सौमदत्तिर उरःस्थैर तैर भृशं बाणैर अशॊभत

Shloka (श्लोक)

सौमदत्तिर उरःस्थैर तैर भृशं बाणैर अशॊभत
मध्यं दिने महाराज रश्मिभिस तपनॊ यथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

Somadatta was gravely wounded by arrows, resembling a sun obscured by clouds during midday.

Translations

English Translation

This verse paints a vivid image of Somadatta, who, amid the fierce battle, was struck intensely by arrows, presenting him as a darkened sun in the midst of day. This metaphor illustrates the defeat and the heavy toll of war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सौमदत्त की स्थिति को चित्रित करता है, जो तीव्र बाणों से गंभीर रूप से घायल हुआ है, उसे मध्य दिन में बादलों से ढके सूरज के समान दर्शाता है। यह उपमा युद्ध की हार और भारी कीमत को दर्शाती है।

Commentary

Context

This moment emphasizes the brutal reality of warfare, where the greatest of warriors face the fierce consequences of battle, highlighting the precarious balance between victory and defeat.

Meaning

The shloka symbolizes the overarching themes of loss and vulnerability that permeate the epic, reminding us of the fragility of life.

Application

It teaches us to appreciate life and understand that glory comes at a price, urging us to remain humble even in victory and to support those around us in times of hardship.