Mahabharata Drona Parva – संपूर्णचन्द्राभमुखः पद्मपत्र निभेक्षणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

संपूर्णचन्द्राभमुखः पद्मपत्र निभेक्षणः
परांशुर उत्पलगर्भाभॊ निहतॊ नयपतत कषितौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

The warrior, resembling a full moon, falls to the ground after being struck, like a lotus petal that has been torn from its stem.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka portrays the moment when a renowned warrior, vibrant as the full moon, faces his end in battle, indicating the inevitability of death in the battlefield, akin to a lotus petal that detaches from its stalk and falls to the earth.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस क्षण का चित्रण करता है जब एक प्रसिद्ध योद्धा, पूर्ण चंद्रमा के समान, युद्ध में अपने अंत का सामना करता है, जो युद्ध के मैदान में मृत्यु की अनिवार्यता को दर्शाता है, जैसे कि एक कमल की पंखुड़ी अपनी डंठल से अलग होकर धरती पर गिर जाती है।

Commentary

Context

This incident occurs amidst the intense battles of the Drona Parva, highlighting the demise of valiant warriors.

Meaning

The comparison to the moon and lotus illustrates both the beauty and fragility of life, reinforcing that glory is often fleeting.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of the inevitability of death and encourages reflection on leading a meaningful existence before our time is up.