Mahabharata Drona Parva – भक्षयन्तः सम मांसानि पिबन्तश चापि शॊणितम
Shloka (श्लोक)
भक्षयन्तः सम मांसानि पिबन्तश चापि शॊणितम
विलुम्पन्तः सम केशांश च मज्जाश च बहुधा नृप
⚡ Quick Meaning
The gruesome sight of animals consuming flesh and blood, alongside the remnants of human parts scattered around.
Translations
English Translation
As the fierce battle raged on, various animals were not only consuming the meat but also drinking the blood, tearing apart the flesh, and the hairs and bones of the warriors were strewn all around, emphasizing the horror of war.
हिंदी अनुवाद
जंगली जानवर न केवल मांस का भक्षण कर रहे थे बल्कि रक्त का पान भी कर रहे थे, वे योद्धाओं के मांस को चीरते हुए, बाल और हड्डियों को चारों ओर बिखेर रहे थे, जो युद्ध की भयानकता को उजागर करता है।
Commentary
Context
Situated in the Drona Parva, this shloka details the devastation left in the wake of the Mahabharata’s great battle.
Meaning
This vividly captures the grotesque reality of death on the battlefield, where even animals partake in the horrors of war.
Application
A reminder of the aftermath of conflict, urging society to seek peace and coexistence over violence and strife.
