Mahabharata Vana Parva – तान दृष्ट्वा पततः शीघ्रान गन्धर्वान उद्यतायुधान

Shloka (श्लोक)

तान दृष्ट्वा पततः शीघ्रान गन्धर्वान उद्यतायुधान
सर्वे ते पराद्रवन संख्ये धार्तराष्ट्रस्य पश्यतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Seeing the attacking Gandharvas swiftly advancing with weapons, the Kauravas fled in fear.

Translations

English Translation

Upon observing the swift approach of the armed Gandharvas, all the Kauravas fled from the battlefield in fear. This moment highlights the fearlessness of divine warriors compared to the shaky resolve of human ones.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सशस्त्र गन्धर्वों के तेजी से बढ़ते हुए देखने पर, सभी धार्तराष्ट्र लड़ाई के मैदान से भयभीत होकर भाग गए। यह क्षण आध्यात्मिक योद्धाओं की निर्भीकता को मानवों की डगमगाती संकल्प के मुकाबले में उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This portrays the moment in the epic where the Kauravas realized the overwhelming power of the Gandharvas and their inevitable defeat.

Meaning

The shloka signifies the contrast between divine warriors and mortals, shedding light on the theme of fear during the conflict.

Application

In our lives, we should learn to face challenges boldly, contrasting with the Kauravas’ retreat in the face of superior strength.