Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – चापध्वजॊपस्करेभ्यश छत्राद ईषा मुखाद युगात

Shloka (श्लोक)

चापध्वजॊपस्करेभ्यश छत्राद ईषा मुखाद युगात
परभवन्तॊ वयदृश्यन्त राजन्न आधिरथेः शराः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the arrows resembling umbrellas as they descend upon the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

As the arrows fell from the bow and shielded like umbrellas, they descended upon the warriors, representing both protection and impending doom in the fierce melee.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे ही बाण धनु और ढाल से गिरते हैं जैसे छतरियाँ, वे योद्धाओं पर गिरते हैं, जो भीषण युद्ध में सुरक्षा और आने वाली विनाश का प्रतीक हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures the deadly beauty of battle, where arrows serve dual purposes of defense and offense in warfare.

Meaning

It reflects the interconnectedness of protection and danger, implying that even in defense, there exists a threat.

Application

This encourages us to recognize the dual nature of our actions—how they can protect yet also bring harm in various aspects of life.