Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – हुताशनेन दग्धश च यस तस्याः काष्ठसंचयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

हुताशनेन दग्धश च यस तस्याः काष्ठसंचयः
अकाष्ठम अग्निं सा दृष्ट्वा सवशरीरम अथादहत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates the destructive power of fire that consumes both wood and the physical form.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes how a person, engulfed by the fire, witnesses the burning of both their physical body as well as wooden structures around them, symbolizing the totality of destruction that fire brings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि एक व्यक्ति जो आग में जल जाता है, अपने शरीर के साथ-साथ चारों ओर के लकड़ी के ढांचे को भी जलते हुए देखता है, जो आग द्वारा लाए गए पूर्ण विनाश का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

In the epic context, this shloka reflects upon the theme of destruction and the transformative energy of fire in battles.

Meaning

It metaphorically represents the burning away of the mundane and highlights the duality of existence and destruction.

Application

This serves as a lesson in understanding the powerful changes that destructive forces bring to our lives.