Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – विरथा रथिनश चात्र निस्त्रिंशवरधारिणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

विरथा रथिनश चात्र निस्त्रिंशवरधारिणः
अन्यॊन्यम अभिधावन्त परस्परवधैषिणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The charioteers engaged in useless battles, charging at one another with their weapons.

Translations

English Translation

This verse conveys the image of charioteers who, armed with bladed weapons, futilely charged at each other. Their actions were seemingly reckless as they sought to defeat one another in battle, leading to a chaotic melee.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन रथियों की छवि को व्यक्त करता है जो, धारदार हथियारों से लैस हैं, एक-दूसरे पर व्यर्थ में हमला कर रहे हैं। उनके कार्य बेकार लग रहे थे क्योंकि वे युद्ध में एक-दूसरे को हराने की कोशिश कर रहे थे और इस प्रकार एक अराजक मुठभेड़ में पहुँच गए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka shows the chaotic environment in the battle, highlighting the reckless abandon some warriors embodied during their engagements.

Meaning

It points out the futility in some violent actions, suggesting that not every charge into battle is strategically sound.

Application

This verse teaches us to value our efforts, encouraging intelligent and purposeful actions rather than reckless pursuits.