Shloka (श्लोक)
यम राष्ठॊपमं घॊरम आसीद आयॊधनं तयॊः
दुर्दर्शं भरतश्रेष्ठ परेतराजपुरं यथा
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes a fearsome battlefield evoking images of death and struggle.
Translations
English Translation
The battlefield was as terrifying as Yama’s realm, difficult to behold, resembling the city of the dead, evoking fear in the hearts of onlookers, especially among the elite of the Bharata clan.
हिंदी अनुवाद
युद्धभूमि यम के राज्य की तरह भयानक थी, जिसे देखना कठिन था, यह मृत व्यक्तियों के नगर के समान थी, और यह भारत के विशेष लोगों के दिलों में भय उत्पन्न करती थी।
Commentary
Context
This verse reflects the intense atmosphere during the Drona Parva, a stage of the Mahabharata war filled with dread and valor.
Meaning
The imagery suggests not only the physical conflict but also hints at the spiritual and moral dilemmas faced by the warriors.
Application
Readers can learn about the complexities of battle and the emotional weight it carries, applicable to conflicts in everyday life.
