Mahabharata Drona Parva – शिरसां पततां राजञ शब्दॊ ऽभूत पृथिवीतले

Shloka (श्लोक)

शिरसां पततां राजञ शब्दॊ ऽभूत पृथिवीतले
कालेन परिपक्वानां तालानां पतताम इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka compares the sounds of falling heads to the noise of ripe fruit dropping from trees.

Translations

English Translation

The sound of heads falling to the ground reverberated like the thuds of ripe fruits dropping from trees, accentuating the grim reality of the fierce battle’s outcome.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राजन, सिरों के गिरने की ध्वनि पृथ्वी पर उगे पके फलों के गिरने के समान गूंजने लगी। यह युद्ध के भयानक परिणामों की कठोरता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka conveys the horrific consequences of battle, featured throughout the Drona Parva as casualties mount.

Meaning

The simile encapsulates the fragility of life and how quickly it can be lost in conflict, reflecting the war’s devastating effects.

Application

It prompts us to contemplate the value of life and the devastating impacts of violence and warfare in society.