Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आ गुल्फेभ्यॊ ऽवसीदन्त नराः शॊणितकर्दमे

Shloka (श्लोक)

आ गुल्फेभ्यॊ ऽवसीदन्त नराः शॊणितकर्दमे
दीप्यमानैः परिक्षिप्ता दावैर इव महाद्रुमाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse depicts warriors who fall to the ground, drenched in blood, resembling torches lost among great trees.

Translations

English Translation

The men fell to the ground, soaked in blood and reminiscent of glowing embers among the towering trees, portraying the horrific aftermath of battle laid bare across the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

नर ज़मीन पर गिरे, रक्त में सने और विशाल वृक्षों के बीच जलते अंगारों की तरह दिखते हैं, जो युद्ध के बाद के भयानक परिणाम को गंभीरता से दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the aftermath of the battle, evoking a visual of destruction, where the loss of life is overwhelming and the consequences of war vividly present.

Meaning

The imagery of lifeless bodies conveys the inevitable loss and despair that follows such grand conflicts, reminding us of the fragility of life in war.

Application

This serves as a grim reminder of the cost of conflict; it urges us to strive for peace as the sacrifices of war can seldom be justified.