Mahabharata Karna Parva – यॊधा यॊधान समासाद्य मुष्टिभिर वयहनन युधि

Shloka (श्लोक)

यॊधा यॊधान समासाद्य मुष्टिभिर वयहनन युधि
केशेष्व अन्यॊन्यम आक्षिप्य चिच्छिदुर बिभिदुः सह

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes how warriors engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat, attacking each other’s hair.

Translations

English Translation

The warriors, surrounded by one another, engaged in fierce combat, striking each other with their fists, while violently seizing and pulling at each other’s hair in the throes of battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

योद्धा एक-दूसरे के चारों ओर घेरकर भयानक युद्ध में मुट्ठियों से एक-दूसरे पर हमला करते हैं, जबकि लड़ाई के दौरान एक-दूसरे के बालों को मजबूती से पकड़ते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the chaotic nature of battlefield ground combat as depicted in the Karna Parva.

Meaning

It illustrates not just physical combat but also the primal instincts of warriors when engaged in battle, reflecting deep emotions like anger and rivalry.

Application

The shloka signifies the unpredictability of conflicts and the rawness of human nature under duress.