Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कङ्का गृध्रा बलाकाश च वयाहरन्ति मुहुर मुहुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कङ्का गृध्रा बलाकाश च वयाहरन्ति मुहुर मुहुः
शिवाश चाशिव निर्घॊषा वेदयन्त्यॊ महद भयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Vultures and carrion birds repeatedly croak, signaling great fear and foreboding.

Translations

English Translation

The cries of vultures, crows, and other scavengers echo repeatedly, creating a terrifying atmosphere. Both auspicious and inauspicious sounds forewarn of an imminent threat, instilling fear in all present.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गिद्धों, कौवों और अन्य शवाहारी पक्षियों की आवाजें बार-बार गूंजती हैं, जो आतंक का माहौल बनाती हैं। शुभ और अशुभ ध्वनियाँ एक निकटवर्ती खतरे की चेतावनी देती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka marks a critical moment in the epic, highlighting the tension before the war as ominous signals manifest in the environment.

Meaning

The repetitious cries suggest a pervasive dread that permeates everything, symbolic of an approaching catastrophe.

Application

It serves as a reminder to heed warnings and signs in our lives, encouraging us to prepare and respond rather than to ignore the signs of impending danger.