Mahabharata Drona Parva – स वध्यमानः समरे पाडवैर जितकाशिभिः

Shloka (श्लोक)
स वध्यमानः समरे पाडवैर जितकाशिभिः
दग्धाद्रिकूटशृङ्गाभं भिन्नाञ्जनचयॊपमम
⚡ Quick Meaning
A warrior is being defeated in battle by the Pandavas who are like the shining stars.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka describes a fierce battle where a valiant warrior finds himself overpowered by the Pandavas, described metaphorically as bright stars. The imagery illustrates not only the prowess of the Pandavas but also the warrior’s struggle during the intense warfare.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक एक भयंकर युद्ध का वर्णन करता है जिसमें एक वीर योद्धा पांडवों द्वारा पराजित होता है, जो चमकते सितारों के समान बताया गया है। यह चित्रण न केवल पांडवों की संचलता को दर्शाता है बल्कि युद्ध के दौरान योद्धा के संघर्ष को भी दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse appears in the Drona Parva, focusing on the brutal battles of the Kurukshetra war where valor and strategy intertwine. It highlights the evolving dynamics on the battlefield.
Meaning
The imagery of being defeated by “stars” signifies the inevitable futility of resisting a force as great as the Pandavas. It speaks to the overwhelming power displayed during the battle.
Application
This reflects the classic theme of how strength can be neutralized by superior skill and strategy, teaching us that even the mightiest can fall to the clever and agile when faced with intelligence.
