Mahabharata Shalya Parva – सथूलॊदराः कृशाङ्गाश च सथूलाङ्गश च कृशॊदराः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सथूलॊदराः कृशाङ्गाश च सथूलाङ्गश च कृशॊदराः
हरस्वग्रीवा महाकर्णा नानाव्यालविभूषिताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka contrasts different body types, symbolizing various capacities and strengths.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka illustrates beings with varied physiques—from stout bellies to slender bodies—highlighting the diversity in strength and capabilities.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक विभिन्न शरीर प्रकारों का वर्णन करता है—स्थूल जठर से लेकर कृश अंगों तक—जो ताकत और क्षमताओं की विविधता को इंगित करता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in Shalya Parva, the focus on variations in body types signifies the array of strengths available in the battlefield.

Meaning

This shloka conveys that physical form does not limit one’s capabilities; rather, it diversifies them.

Application

In everyday life, it teaches us to celebrate our differences as sources of strength and capability.