Shloka (श्लोक)
उदपानगताश चापॊ वयवर्धन्त समन्ततः
अशरीरा महानादाः शरूयन्ते सम तदा नृप
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka speaks about arrows that, having fallen into a well, proliferate all around, resembling the unattached voices that can be heard universally.
Translations
English Translation
The arrows that have fallen into the well proliferate everywhere, making the sound of their impact reverberate. O King, just as these bodiless sounds fill the air, so do the whispers and effects of actions resonate throughout the universe.
हिंदी अनुवाद
जो तीर एक कुंआ में गिर गए हैं, वे चारों ओर बढ़ते हैं और अपने प्रभाव के चलते गुंजायमान होते हैं। हे नृप, जैसे ये निर्जीव ध्वनियाँ हवा में फैल जाती हैं, उसी तरह कार्यों के फलों और खुसफुसाहटें पूरे ब्रह्मांड में गूंजती हैं।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is found in the Shalya Parva, depicting the aftermath of the ongoing war and the dynamics of battle sounds.
Meaning
The metaphor compares arrows to sound waves, emphasizing that the effects of actions reverberate far beyond their immediate surroundings.
Application
This might inspire individuals to consider the broader impact of their actions, understanding that they influence not only their immediate world but also the distant realms.
