Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – रुधिरेण परिक्लिन्ना परबभौ वसुधा तदा

Shloka (श्लोक)

रुधिरेण परिक्लिन्ना परबभौ वसुधा तदा
रक्तार्द्र वसना शयामा नारीव मदविह्वला

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka portrays the earth as overwhelmed by bloodshed, evoking the image of an anguished female figure in sorrow.

Translations

English Translation

The earth, drenched in blood, was likened to a sorrowful woman, her garments soaked and heavy, embodying the grief and suffering that permeated the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

धरती, रक्त से सनी हुई, एक दुःखी महिला की तरह बांसित हुई, उसके वस्त्र भारी और गीले, युद्ध के मैदान में फैली हुई शोक और पीड़ा का अनुभव कर रही थी।

Commentary

Context

This shloka expresses the emotional and physical devastation of war, using poetic imagery to convey the earth’s trauma and suffering.

Meaning

The comparison to a grieving woman emphasizes the nurturing aspect of nature, which is deeply affected by human violence, speaking to the universal sorrow associated with war.

Application

This verse aims to inspire compassion and responsibility towards our environment, reminding us of the impact of our actions on the world around us.