Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नरास तु निहता भूमौ कूजन्तस तत्र मारिष

Shloka (श्लोक)

नरास तु निहता भूमौ कूजन्तस तत्र मारिष
दृष्ट्वा च बान्धवान अन्ये पितॄन अन्ये पितामहान

⚡ Quick Meaning

Defeated men lay on the battlefield, while others mourned their relatives, revealing the depth of loss faced.

Translations

English Translation

The battlefield was strewn with the fallen bodies of men. The sight of such devastation invoked mourning among their relatives, expressing a profound sense of grief and loss among the survivors.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्धभूमि पर पुरुषों के गिरे हुए शव बिखरे हुए थे। इस विनाश के दृश्यमान ने उनके रिश्तेदारों में शोक व्यक्त किया, जो जीवित बचे लोगों के बीच गहरे दुःख और क्षति का अनुभव करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka brings forth the stark reality of the true cost of warfare—the loss of human life and the emotional aftermath for all affected.

Meaning

It conveys that war not only takes lives but also deepens the wounds of sorrow for families left behind, creating a cycle of grief.

Application

Understanding the pain caused by conflict should drive us to seek peaceful resolutions, protecting the sanctity of life and the bonds of family.