Mahabharata Drona Parva – ते विंशतिपदे यत्ताः संप्रहारं परचक्रिरे

Shloka (श्लोक)

ते विंशतिपदे यत्ताः संप्रहारं परचक्रिरे
आसीद गाङ्ग इवावर्तॊ मुहूर्तम उदधेर इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

In the heat of battle, the warriors struck fiercely, creating a chaotic whirlpool like the turbulent Ganges.

Translations

English Translation

The scene on the battlefield resembled a fierce whirlpool, where the warriors launched powerful assaults against one another, creating a tumultuous environment akin to that of the Ganges river during a storm.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्ध के दृश्य में एक भीषण चक्रवात का दृश्य उपस्थित हुआ, जहां योद्धा एक-दूसरे पर जोरदार हमले कर रहे थे, जिससे वातावरण में मंथन जैसा हलचल उत्पन्न हुआ, जो गंगा नदी के तूफानी क्षणों के समान था।

Commentary

Context

This shloka describes the intensity of combat in the Drona Parva, signifying the chaos and frenzy that envelops the battlefield.

Meaning

The whirlpool metaphor emphasizes the overwhelming forces at play and the aggressive tactics employed by both sides during the war.

Application

This shloka encourages us to recognize and understand the chaos that sometimes accompanies our challenges and to navigate through them like seasoned warriors.