Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – तथैवाश्वनृनागानां शरीरैर आबभौ तदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

तथैवाश्वनृनागानां शरीरैर आबभौ तदा
संछन्ना वसुधा राजन पर्वतैर इव सर्वतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Thus, the bodies of horses and men appeared as if the earth was torn apart by mountains.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka depicts a scene during the battle where the fallen warriors and horses make the battlefield resemble a torn earth, as if mountains had risen from the ground. It reflects the chaotic disruption that war brings to the natural order.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध के एक दृश्य का वर्णन करता है जहाँ गिरे हुए योद्धा और घोड़े ऐसा प्रतीत करते हैं मानो भूमि को पर्वतों ने चीर दिया हो। यह युद्ध द्वारा प्राकृतिक संतुलन के टूटने को व्यक्त करता है।

Commentary

Context

Part of the Bhishma Parva, this shloka emphasizes the catastrophic destruction resulting from the battle for the kingdom of Hastinapura.

Meaning

It symbolizes the upheaval and chaos of war, showing how it disrupts the tranquility of the earth and causes irrevocable damage.

Application

This prompts us to realize the impact of our actions on the world around us, encouraging a search for harmony rather than conflict.