Mahabharata Drona Parva – पत्त्यश्वरथनागैश च परच्छन्नकृतसंक्रमाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

पत्त्यश्वरथनागैश च परच्छन्नकृतसंक्रमाम
शरवर्ष पलवां घॊरां केशशैवलशाड्वलाम
परावर्तयन नदीम उग्रां शॊणितौघतरङ्गिणीम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the fierce and chaotic scene of battle as arrows rain down like an intense storm.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka vividly depicts the scene of a river overflowing with blood, stirred by the fierce chaos of warriors engaged in battle, with arrows falling like rain, portraying the intensity of the conflict.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध के दृश्य का वर्णन करता है, जिसमें रक्त की अत्यधिक मात्रा के साथ एक नदी का उफान आ रहा है, और बाणों की वर्षा इतनी तीव्र है कि इसे एक तूफान की तरह वर्णित किया गया है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Drona Parva, contextualizing the immense loss and destruction faced in the battle of Kurukshetra.

Meaning

The imagery highlights the tragic consequences of war, emphasizing both the physical and emotional turmoil experienced by warriors and the surroundings.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of the harsh realities of conflict, urging us to seek peace and understanding in the face of adversity.