Mahabharata Drona Parva – हतैर मनुष्यैस तुरगैश च सर्वतः; शराभिवृष्टैर दविरदैश च पातितैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

हतैर मनुष्यैस तुरगैश च सर्वतः; शराभिवृष्टैर दविरदैश च पातितैः
तदा शवगॊमायु बडाभिनादितं; विचित्रम आयॊध शिरॊ बभूव ह

⚡ Quick Meaning

Amidst the fierce battle, the tumult of death and destruction was overwhelming.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes the catastrophic scene on the battlefield where fallen warriors and mounts created a confusion resembling the cries of creatures in distress, portraying a vivid image of chaos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्धभूमि पर चक्रवात की स्थिति का वर्णन करता है, जहां गिरे हुए योद्धा और जानवरों ने संकट में जीवों की कराहने वाली ध्वनि की तरह दृश्य को भीषण रूप में प्रस्तुत किया।

Commentary

Context

This verse is integral to the death scenes described in the Drona Parva, emphasizing the battle’s brutality.

Meaning

The imagery evokes the horror and the mass destruction incurred during warfare.

Application

This shloka encourages contemplation on the value of life and the heavy toll that conflict takes on humanity.