Mahabharata Drona Parva – वज्राशनिसमस्पर्शैर वध्यमानाः शरैर गजाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

वज्राशनिसमस्पर्शैर वध्यमानाः शरैर गजाः
पराद्रवन रणम उत्सृज्य शिनिवीर्यसमीरितैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts the elephants being struck by arrows, causing them to flee from the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

Struck by arrows that felt like the touch of thunder, the elephants started to retreat from the battlefield, overwhelmed by the fierce attacks, demonstrating the power of the archers in the fray.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जिन्हें वज्र के स्पर्श के समान बाणों ने प्रहार किया, हाथी battlefield से भागने लगे, जो कि आक्रामकता के प्रहार से अभिभूत हो गए। यह तीरंदाजों की शक्ति को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Drona Parva, this line illustrates the retreat of elephants amidst the onslaught of arrows, crucial in the intense war narrative.

Meaning

This shloka represents the inevitable fear that overcomes beings in battle when confronted with overwhelming forces, emphasizing the theme of survival.

Application

It teaches us about vulnerability and the instinct to retreat from overwhelming challenges in our lives, urging a reflection on courage and strategy.