Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दन्तिनां युध्यमानानां संघर्षात पावकॊ ऽभवत

Shloka (श्लोक)

दन्तिनां युध्यमानानां संघर्षात पावकॊ ऽभवत
दन्तेषु भरतश्रेष्ठ स धूमः सर्वतॊदिशम

⚡ Quick Meaning

From the fierce clash of tusked elephants arose a smokey haze, enveloping the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

As the powerful battle ensued among the war elephants, their tusks clashing against one another, a thick cloud of smoke arose, filling the battlefield in every direction, signifying the intensity of the conflict.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्ध के दौरान शक्तिशाली हाथियों के बीच संघर्ष होता है, उनके दांत एक-दूसरे से टकराते हैं, जिससे एक घना धूआं उठता है, जो हर दिशा में युद्ध के मैदान को भर देता है, संघर्ष की तीव्रता का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the turmoil and chaos on the battlefield, particularly focusing on the mighty elephants that were involved in the fight.

Meaning

The smoke represents the chaos of war, symbolizing the destruction that accompanies such fierce battles, as seen in the Mahabharata.

Application

This can be a metaphor for the difficulties one faces in life, highlighting that such conflicts often create confusion but can also lead to clarity.