Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 11262
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Shloka (श्लोक)
पास्यन्ति रुधिरं तेषां गृध्रा गॊमायवस तथा
उत्तमाङ्गानि कर्षन्तॊ यैस तवं कृष्ठा सभा तले
⚡ Quick Meaning
Vultures and jackals will see their blood, as their superior limbs are dragged by those who have tilled the ground.
📖 Translations
English Translation
This shloka reflects on the reality of death in battle, highlighting how even predators like vultures gather to witness the aftermath of carnage. It illustrates the grim fate of those who fall in conflict, having lost their lives along with their once-noble limbs.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक युद्ध में मृत्यु की वास्तविकता को दर्शाता है, यह बताते हुए कि कैसे गिद्ध जैसे शिकारी भी रक्त की गंध सूंघते हुए शवों की ओर आते हैं। यह संघर्ष में मारे गए लोगों की भयानक स्थिति को उजागर करता है, जिन्होंने अपने जीवन के साथ अपनी महानता भी खो दी है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse speaks about the gruesome sights witnessed during war, particularly focusing on the aftermath where scavengers feast on the fallen.
🧘 Meaning
At its essence, the shloka addresses the inevitable fate that awaits warriors engaged in battle, emphasizing the psychology of fear and survival.
🌟 Application
This shloka serves as a reminder of the cost of war and encourages the pursuit of peace over conflict, as the price of violence is often paid by those who fall.
