Mahabharata Drona Parva – शेते सम निहतॊ भूमौ काम्बॊजास्तरणॊचितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

शेते सम निहतॊ भूमौ काम्बॊजास्तरणॊचितः
सुदर्शनीयस ताम्राक्षः कर्णिना स सुदक्षिणः
पुत्रः काम्बॊजराजस्य पार्थेन विनिपातितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka portrays the fallen son of the Kambhoja king, lying dead on the battlefield after being struck by Arjuna.

Translations

English Translation

The verse depicts the moment of defeat for the Kambhoja prince, who, fully adorned and valorous, has succumbed to the prowess of Arjuna. It highlights the harsh reality of war, where even the most honorable can fall.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक काम्बोज राजा के पुत्र की पराजय का चित्रण करता है, जो युद्धभूमि पर अर्द्ध-निष्क्रिय स्थिति में पड़ा है। यह युद्ध की कठोरता को दर्शाता है, जहाँ सबसे सम्माननीय भी हार जाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated in a moment of battle in Drona Parva, emphasizing the intensity of warfare and its effects on nobility.

Meaning

The fall of the Kambhoja prince highlights the transient nature of life and glory in the face of war.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of humility, reinforcing that valor and status can be fleeting in the chaos of battle.