Shloka (श्लोक)
गजॊ गजं समासाद्य दरवमाणं महारणे
ययौ विमृद्नंस तरसा पदातीन वाजिनस तथा
⚡ Quick Meaning
This verse describes an elephant charging into battle, trampling everything in its path, including infantry and cavalry.
Translations
English Translation
The shloka portrays an elephant that, upon encountering another elephant in the great battlefield, starts crushing the soldiers and riders with its strength. The chaos spreads as it acts with overwhelming force.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक एक हाथी का वर्णन करता है जो महान युद्धभूमि में दूसरे हाथी का सामना करता है और अपनी शक्ति से सैनिकों और घुड़सवारों को कुचलता है। इसका कार्य अनियंत्रित रूप से पूरे battlefield में बढ़ता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse is situated in Bhishma Parva, emphasizing the brutal reality of war and the roles played by different creatures in battle.
Meaning
The image of the charging elephant symbolizes raw power and ferocity in warfare, illustrating how might can dictate the outcome in battle.
Application
This shloka encourages us to recognize the strength and resilience required in facing life’s battles.
