Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – हयौघांश च रथौघांश च गजौघांश च समन्ततः

Shloka (श्लोक)

हयौघांश च रथौघांश च गजौघांश च समन्ततः
अपातयद रणे राजञ शतशॊ ऽथ सहस्रशः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The mighty warrior unleashed horse, chariot, and elephant armies all around in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The valiant king struck down the flanks of horsemen, chariots, and elephants with remarkable precision, causing devastation across the battlefield, overwhelming the foes in hundreds and thousands. This demonstrates the diverse applications of warfare strategies.

हिंदी अनुवाद

शूरवीर राजा ने युद्ध के मैदान में घोड़ों, रथों और हाथियों के समूहों को बिखेर दिया, जिससे दुश्मन परषण की घटनाएँ झपटीं। यहाँ युद्ध की विविध रणनीतियों का प्रदर्शन किया गया है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka focuses on the social dynamics of warfare and illustrates how different units can be strategically attacked.

Meaning

It reflects on the chaos of battle and the need for leaders to think critically about their strategies.

Application

The lesson here is to prepare for different challenges that life presents, employing varied strategies to ensure success and dominance.