Mahabharata Drona Parva – शरतल्पे महात्मानं शयानम अमितौजसम

Shloka (श्लोक)
शरतल्पे महात्मानं शयानम अमितौजसम
महावातसमूहेन समुद्रम इव शॊषितम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes a great soul lying down, experiencing a drought akin to the ocean being drained by powerful winds.
Translations
English Translation
The shloka paints a picture of a noble and powerful figure resting, compared to a vast ocean that is being dried up by strong winds. It signifies the immense strength and the impact of the great soul on his surroundings.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक एक महान और शक्तिशाली व्यक्ति की छवि प्रस्तुत करता है, जो विश्राम कर रहा है, और उसे उस विशाल महासागर के समान बताया गया है, जिसे प्रबल वायुओं द्वारा सुखाया जा रहा है। यह महान आत्मा की शक्ति और उसके पर्यावरण पर प्रभाव को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse occurs in the Drona Parva, highlighting the grave situation during the Kurukshetra war where heroes face downfall.
Meaning
The imagery evokes the sense of loss and the struggle against overwhelming forces, symbolic of the battles fought by great warriors in the epic.
Application
This shloka serves as a reminder of the strength needed to confront life’s challenges, inspiring resilience in the face of adversity.
