Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – ताम आपतन्तीं सहसा शक्तिं कनकभूषणाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

ताम आपतन्तीं सहसा शक्तिं कनकभूषणाम
तरिधा चिक्षेप समरे भारद्वाजॊ हसन्न इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

A warrior throws a powerful attack like a golden ornament in the heat of battle.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes a moment in the battlefield where a powerful attack, compared to a golden ornament, is hurled immediately by a warrior named Bharadwaja, who seems to smile amidst the fierce confrontation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्धभूमि के एक क्षण का वर्णन करता है जहाँ एक शक्तिशाली हमला जिसे सुनहरे आभूषण के समान बताया गया है, तुरंत एक योद्धा भारद्वाज द्वारा फेंका गया, जो भीषण संघर्ष के बीच में मुस्कुराता हुआ प्रतीत होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Bhishma Parva during the intense battles of the great Kurukshetra war, highlighting the valiance of warriors.

Meaning

The imagery of a warrior smiling while launching a powerful attack suggests confidence and mastery in warfare.

Application

In our lives, this can reflect the importance of maintaining a calm demeanor and confidence while facing challenges.