Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – परासैर अभिहताः के चिद गजयॊधाः समन्ततः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परासैर अभिहताः के चिद गजयॊधाः समन्ततः
पतमानाः सम दृश्यन्ते गिरिशृङ्गान नगा इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

Some of the elephants, struck by arrows, began to fall like mountains crashing down.

Translations

English Translation

Several of the war elephants, overwhelmed and struck by the arrows of the enemies, started to tumble down just like mountains, their bodies forming a mountain-like view on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कुछ युद्ध हाथी, शत्रुओं के बाणों से आहत होकर, पर्वत के समान गिरने लगे, उनके शरीर युद्ध के मैदान में पर्वत जैसी दृश्यता उत्पन्न कर रहे थे।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the devastating impact of the battles fought during the Mahabharata, especially amongst the mightiest creatures used in warfare.

Meaning

The image of falling elephants demonstrates the harsh realities of war, illustrating the gravity of loss that accompanies such conflicts.

Application

This evokes reflection on the weight of our own struggles, reminding us that great loss can stem from relentless battles.