Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – मृगश च माहिषाश चापि पक्षिणश च विशां पते

Shloka (श्लोक)

मृगश च माहिषाश चापि पक्षिणश च विशां पते
अपसव्यं तदा चक्रुः सेनां ते बहुशॊ नृप

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the tumultuous movements of animals and birds scattered due to the battle.

Translations

English Translation

The verse illustrates how animals and birds became disoriented and fled in fear, depicting the widespread chaos and instability caused by the ongoing conflict, affecting all living beings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि किस प्रकार जानवरों और पक्षियों ने भयवश भागना शुरू किया, जो चल रहे संघर्ष के कारण उत्पन्न अराजकता और अस्थिरता का चित्रण करता है, जिससे सभी जीव प्रभावित होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse underlines the effects of warfare beyond human combatants, showcasing how nature and its creatures are drawn into the chaos.

Meaning

The movements of animals symbolize the far-reaching impacts of human conflict, reminding us of the interconnectedness of life.

Application

This shloka teaches that our actions can have unintended consequences on the broader world, encouraging mindfulness in how we wield power.