Mahabharata Karna Parva – शॊणितॊदां रथावर्तां हस्तिग्राहसमाकुलाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शॊणितॊदां रथावर्तां हस्तिग्राहसमाकुलाम
नरमीनाम अश्वनक्रां केशशैवलशाद्वलाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The battlefield was filled with blood and chaos, surrounded by chariots and wounded elephants, emphasizing the mayhem of war.

Translations

English Translation

This verse captures the scene of the battlefield where blood flowed abundantly, and the chaos created by the chariots and wounded elephants illustrated the intensity of the conflict during the war, reflecting the grim realities faced by soldiers.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्धभूमि के दृश्य को चित्रित करता है जहाँ रक्त बह रहा था, और रथों एवं घायल हाथियों द्वारा उत्पन्न अराजकता संघर्ष की तीव्रता को दर्शाती है, जो सैनिकों द्वारा सामना की गई भयानक वास्तविकताओं को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka occurs in the Karna Parva, depicting the chaos and the gruesome consequences of warfare faced by the warriors.

Meaning

The imagery emphasizes the tragedy of war, where heroes are consumed by bloodshed, which serves as a somber reminder of the cost of conflict.

Application

It reminds readers of the devastating results of war and encourages reflection on the importance of peace and reconciliation.