Mahabharata Drona Parva – न ते सम शक्याः संख्यातुं वराताः शतसहस्रशः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न ते सम शक्याः संख्यातुं वराताः शतसहस्रशः
वृष्टिस तथाविधा हय आसीच छलभानाम इवायतिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse conveys the incapacity to count the formidable warriors present in battle.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights the overwhelming number of elite warriors on the battlefield, likening their multitude to an uncountable downpour. It emphasizes the sheer scale of the conflict, illustrating how daunting it is to quantify such immense forces.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध के मैदान में उपस्थित विलक्षण योद्धाओं की अद्वितीय संख्या को रेखांकित करता है। यह उनकी अनगिनतता को एक असंख्य बारिश के समान तुलना करता है। यह संघर्ष के विशाल पैमाने को दिखाता है, यह बताता है कि ऐसी विशाल शक्तियों को संख्याबद्ध करना कितना कठिन है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Drona Parva, this shloka reflects on the numerous elite warriors fighting on the side of the Kauravas during the infamous Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

It conveys the idea that in massive conflicts, the number of enemy forces can be overwhelming, creating a psychological effect on the opposing side.

Application

Recognizing the abundance of challenges in life can inspire the need for collective strength and strategy, as faced by warriors in battle.