Mahabharata Drona Parva – विवीरांश च कृतानाश्वान विरथांश च कृतान नरान

Shloka (श्लोक)

विवीरांश च कृतानाश्वान विरथांश च कृतान नरान
तत्र सात्यकिपार्थाभ्यां मन्ये शॊचन्ति पुत्रकाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The sons lament over the fallen warriors and charioteers in the battle.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes the sorrow of the sons of the warriors who have fallen in battle. They see the bodies of dead charioteers and horsemen and lament over the losses incurred, particularly those of Satyaki and Arjuna, who are believed to be missing.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन योद्धाओं के पुत्रों के दु:ख का वर्णन करता है जो युद्ध में मारे गए थे। वे मृत घुड़सवारों और रथियों की लाशें देखते हैं और विशेषकर सात्र्यकि और अर्जुन की अनुपस्थिति पर शोक व्यक्त करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Drona Parva, portraying the aftermath of the intense battles. The atmosphere is heavy with grief as the relatives of the dead are tormented by their losses.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes the emotional burden borne by those left behind. It represents the personal cost of war, where every lost life signifies immense loss not just in battles but within familial contexts.

Application

This reminds us to humanize conflict and recognize the pain inflicted on families. Reflecting on these losses can inspire greater peace and understanding in contemporary times.