Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – युद्धशौण्डौ समाहूताव अरिभिस तौ रणाध्वरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

युद्धशौण्डौ समाहूताव अरिभिस तौ रणाध्वरम
यज्वभिर विधिनाहूतौ मखे देवाव इवाश्विनौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

Summoned by their enemies, they enter the sacrificial arena of battle like divine beings.

Translations

English Translation

As summoned by their foes, these fierce warriors entered the fray of battle like deities called to a grand ritual, symbolizing the sacred and significant nature of combat as a divine undertaking.

हिंदी अनुवाद

शत्रुओं द्वारा आमंत्रित किए गए, ये प्रचंड योद्धा युद्ध की arena में देवताओं के समान प्रवेश करते हैं, जो युद्ध की पवित्र और महत्वपूर्ण प्रकृति को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka portrays the battle as a sacred event, akin to a divine ceremony, stressing the gravity of warfare.

Meaning

It signifies that battles and struggles in life can be seen as offerings to higher goals and principles.

Application

In modern life, it encourages individuals to regard their challenges as pathways to personal and collective growth, akin to sacred rites.