Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तद बलं भरतश्रेष्ठ कषुब्ब्धार्णव समस्वनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तद बलं भरतश्रेष्ठ कषुब्ब्धार्णव समस्वनम
समुद्धूतार्णवाकारम उद्धूत रथकुञ्जरम

⚡ Quick Meaning

That might, O best of the Bharatas, is like the turbulent ocean raised by the storm, stirred up like a fierce elephant.

Translations

English Translation

This verse compares the formidable strength of the forces involved in the battle to a restless ocean in a tempest. Just as an elephant thrashed by storms brings devastation, so too does this military might surge against all odds.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध में शामिल बलों की शक्ति की तुलना एक तूफानी महासागर से करता है। जैसे तूफान में परेशान हाथी विनाश लाता है, वैसे ही यह सैन्य शक्ति हर बाधा के खिलाफ उभर रही है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the intensity and reckoning of the forces at play, denoting the fierce energy of the battle.

Meaning

The vivid imagery signifies the unstoppable momentum generated during fierce confrontations.

Application

It can serve as an encouragement to face challenges with the same fervor and momentum when confronted with obstacles in life.