Mahabharata Drona Parva – हयानां हेषतां शब्दः कुञ्जराणां च बृंहताम

Shloka (श्लोक)

हयानां हेषतां शब्दः कुञ्जराणां च बृंहताम
रथनेमि सवनश चात्र विमिश्रः शरूयते महान

⚡ Quick Meaning

The sound of high chariots and enormous elephants resonates powerfully.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes the intense sounds produced by elephants and chariots during the battle. It highlights that these sounds create a grand atmosphere that signifies the intensity of the clash and invokes fear in the listeners.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध के दौरान हाथियों और रथों द्वारा उत्पन्न तीव्र ध्वनियों का वर्णन करता है। यह दर्शाता है कि ये ध्वनियाँ एक भव्य वातावरण बनाती हैं, जो संघर्ष की तीव्रता को दर्शाती हैं और श्रोताओं में भय उत्पन्न करती हैं।

Commentary

Context

Set in the Drona Parva, this shloka underscores the tension in the battlefield, where mighty sounds mark the preparations of war.

Meaning

The shloka symbolizes the grandeur and fearsome nature of war, illustrated through the intense sounds created by war elephants and chariots.

Application

This can apply to recognizing the intensity of challenges in life; sometimes, the noise around us signals the importance of the situation requiring our focus and courage.