Mahabharata Drona Parva – शिखण्डिनं दवादशभिर विंशत्या चॊत्तमौजसम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शिखण्डिनं दवादशभिर विंशत्या चॊत्तमौजसम
नकुलं पञ्चभिर विद्ध्वा सहदेवं च सप्तभिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Drona targeted Shikhandi and halved Nakula and Sahadeva, employing many arrows.

Translations

English Translation

This verse portrays Drona’s skill in archery, where he deftly struck Shikhandi and inflicted wounds on Nakula and Sahadeva. It represents the intensity of the battle and the prowess of the Kaurava general.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक द्रोण की तीरंदाजी कौशल को चित्रित करता है, जहाँ उन्होंने कुशलता से शिखंडी को लक्ष्य बनाया और नकुल तथा सहदेव को घायल किया। यह युद्ध की तीव्रता और कौरव जनरल की क्षमता का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है।

Commentary

Context

Belonging to the Drona Parva, this shloka highlights the individual battles fought by warriors under Drona’s command.

Meaning

This evokes the emotional core of the epic, where friends and family contend against each other in a tragic context, shedding light on the harsh realities of war.

Application

The shloka reveals the complexities of loyalty in conflict, teaching us that battles can often lead to painful confrontations among loved ones.