Mahabharata Shalya Parva – वर्तमाने तथा युद्धे निर्मर्यादे विशां पते

Shloka (श्लोक)

वर्तमाने तथा युद्धे निर्मर्यादे विशां पते
चतुरङ्गक्षये घॊरे पूर्वं देवासुरॊपमे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the chaos and intensity of the ongoing battle, likening it to a heavenly or demonic conflict.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka describes the present state of battle filled with despair and intensity, comparing it to a fierce conflict between gods and demons, where entire divisions of armies are about to face destruction.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध की वर्तमान अवस्था को हलचल और तीव्रता के साथ वर्णित करता है, जिसे देवों और दैत्यों के बीच एक भयंकर संघर्ष के रूप में तुलना की जाती है, जहाँ समस्त सेना के विभाजन नाश के लिए तैयार हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shalya Parva during a critical phase of the Kurukshetra war, where the armies face imminent destruction.

Meaning

It symbolizes the overwhelming fear and struggle faced by warriors on the battlefield, emphasizing the gravity of combat situations.

Application

In our own lives, this shloka reminds us to recognize the gravity of conflicts and the extremes we can face, urging us to find courage and resilience amidst challenges.