Mahabharata Karna Parva – हतैर मनुष्याश्वगजैश च संख्ये; शरावभिन्नैश च रथैर बभूव

Shloka (श्लोक)

हतैर मनुष्याश्वगजैश च संख्ये; शरावभिन्नैश च रथैर बभूव
धनंजयस्याधिरथेश च मार्गे; गजैर अगम्या वसुधातिदुर्गा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka outlines the chaotic aftermath of battle, where the path is filled with fallen chariots and warriors.

Translations

English Translation

The verse captures the fierce encounters where horsemen and men lay fallen, chariots are split apart by arrows, and the earth becomes inaccessible due to the dead, making it nearly impossible for even the brave to traverse the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन भयंकर मुठभेड़ों को दर्शाता है जहाँ घुड़सवार और लोग मरे पड़े हैं, तीरों द्वारा चर्करियाँ फटी हुई हैं, और धरती मृत शरीरों के कारण अनुपलब्ध हो जाती है, जिससे बहादुर भी युद्धभूमि में चलना लगभग असंभव हो जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka forms a segment of the Karna Parva, illustrating the devastation encountered during the war.

Meaning

The imagery imbues a sense of sorrow and recognition of mortality in the chaos of battle, highlighting the consequences of war.

Application

This verse serves as a sobering reminder of the harsh realities of war, prompting reflection on the sacrifices made and the ultimate futility of violence.