Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स तलत्रैः स केयूरैर बाहुभिश चन्दनॊक्षितैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

स तलत्रैः स केयूरैर बाहुभिश चन्दनॊक्षितैः
हस्तिहस्तॊपमैश छिन्नैर ऊरुभिश च तरस्विनाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

With armors and adorned with armlets, the valiant warriors fell like trees in the forest.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka vividly depicts the fallen warriors, who, clad in armor and decorated with jewelry, resemble majestic trees that have been mercilessly cut down in the forest. It captures their strength and grandeur, now reduced to lifeless forms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक गिरे हुए योद्धाओं का चित्रण करता है, जो कवच में लिपटे और आभूषणों से सज्जित हैं, और ऐसा प्रतीत होता है जैसे पेड़ जंगल में निर्दयता से काटे गए हैं। यह उनकी ताकत और महिमा को दर्शाता है, जो अब निरजीव हो गई हैं।

Commentary

Context

Set within the dramatic narrative of warfare, this verse emphasizes the transition from valor to defeat in the battlefield.

Meaning

It symbolizes the transition from strength to vulnerability, reminding us of how quickly life can change in the chaos of conflict.

Application

This encourages a greater appreciation for life and a collective responsibility to cultivate peace instead of war.