Mahabharata Drona Parva – काम्बॊजं निहतं दृष्ट्वा तथालम्बुसम एव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

काम्बॊजं निहतं दृष्ट्वा तथालम्बुसम एव च
अन्यान बहूंश च सुहृदॊ जीवितार्थॊ ऽदय कॊ मम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse contemplates the loss of many friends and relatives in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker reflects on the death of Kamboja and numerous friends, pondering who can live amid such devastation today. It evokes deep sorrow and the recognition of the cost of war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता कंबोज की मृत्यु और कई दोस्तों के मरने पर विचार करता है, यह सोचते हुए कि आज इस तबाही के बीच कौन जीवित रह सकता है। यह युद्ध के परिणामों का गहरा दुख और मान्यता की भावना को जन्म देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes from the Drona Parva during the great Kurukshetra war, highlighting the emotional toll of battle on the warriors.

Meaning

The speaker expresses a profound sense of loss, indicating that battles lead not only to physical destruction but also emotional devastation.

Application

This shloka reminds us to reflect on the consequences of our actions, particularly in conflict situations where lives are fundamentally altered.