Mahabharata Drona Parva – निहतैर वारणैर अश्वैः कषत्रियैश च निपातितैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

निहतैर वारणैर अश्वैः कषत्रियैश च निपातितैः
अदृश्यत मही तत्र दारुणप्रतिदर्शनाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The earth was overwhelmed by the fallen elephants and horses along with warrior-kshatriyas.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the grim reality of the battlefield, as many elephants and horses lay dead alongside mighty warriors, symbolizing the complete devastation and the heavy toll inflicted by war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध के मैदान की भयानक वास्तविकता को उजागर करता है, जहाँ कई हाथी, घोड़े और वीर-क्षत्रिय बिछड़ गए हैं, युद्ध के विनाशकारी प्रभाव का प्रतीक हैं।

Commentary

Context

Set within the Drona Parva, this verse illustrates the catastrophic outcome of the Mahabharata war.

Meaning

This emphasizes the tremendous loss of life, both human and animal, underscoring the brutal cost of conflict.

Application

It serves as a profound reflection on the consequences of warfare, urging us to seek peaceful resolutions to our disputes.