Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – अतस ते तमसा सर्वे हृता हय आसन महीतले

Shloka (श्लोक)

अतस ते तमसा सर्वे हृता हय आसन महीतले
नाभिमन्युम अपश्यन्त नैव सयान न परान रणे

⚡ Quick Meaning

All the warriors were engulfed by darkness, failing to notice Abhimanyu on the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

In this moment of chaos, all the warriors became shrouded in darkness, neglecting to see Abhimanyu amidst the fray. This illustrates how overwhelming circumstances can obscure vital realities, leading to grave consequences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस अराजकता के क्षण में, सभी योद्धा अंधकार में ढक गए, जिससे वे युद्ध के बीच अभिमन्यू को देखने में असमर्थ हो गए। यह दर्शाता है कि कैसे हावी परिस्थितियाँ महत्वपूर्ण वास्तविकताओं को छिपा सकती हैं, जिसके गंभीर परिणाम हो सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka occurs in the Bhishma Parva, capturing a critical moment of confusion on the battlefield where vital figures were overlooked during chaos.

Meaning

The darkness represents ignorance or distraction in times of crisis, reminding us of the critical importance of awareness in challenging situations.

Application

This emphasizes the need to remain perceptive in our lives, recommending that we not overlook essential details even when circumstances become chaotic.