Mahabharata Drona Parva – राजन कदा चिन नास्माभिर दृष्टं तादृङ न च शरुतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

राजन कदा चिन नास्माभिर दृष्टं तादृङ न च शरुतम
यादृङ मध्यगते सूर्ये युद्धम आसीद विशां पते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates the unprecedented nature of a battle fought in the presence of the sun.

Translations

English Translation

The king asks how it was possible that we witnessed such a battle when the sun was overhead, a sight that was both unusual and unfathomable, amidst the clashes of our great conflict.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राजा पूछते हैं कि कैसे यह संभव था कि जब सूर्य आकाश में था, तब हमने युद्ध का ऐसा दृश्य देखा, जो अनूठा और समझ से परे था, हमारे महान संघर्ष के बीच।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated in the Drona Parva, a crucial segment of the Mahabharata where intense battles occur among the Kauravas and Pandavas.

Meaning

The shloka captures the awe and incredulity of witnessing a fierce battle, emphasizing its unique nature and the significance of natural phenomena like the sun.

Application

This teaches us to recognize and acknowledge extraordinary events in our lives, drawing parallels between nature and our experiences, emphasizing change and significance.