Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – परासादशिखराग्रेषु पुरद्वारेषु चैव हि

Shloka (श्लोक)

परासादशिखराग्रेषु पुरद्वारेषु चैव हि
गृध्राः परिपतन्त्य उग्रा वामं मण्डलम आश्रिताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts fierce vultures circling over palaces and city gates, anticipating impending death.

Translations

English Translation

Fierce vultures hover over the peaks of palaces and city gates, embodying the ominous presence of death during tumultuous times. Their presence signifies dire predictions on the horizon.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गणराज्यों के महाराज्य में, भव्य महलों और नगर द्वारों के ऊपर उग्र गिद्ध मंडरा रहे हैं, जो संकट के समय आने वाले मृत्यु की छाया को दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka arises in a moment of foreboding within the Bhishma Parva, highlighting the stakes of the impending conflict.

Meaning

The hovering vultures symbolize calamity, death, and the end of cycle, embodying interpretations of fate entwined with warfare.

Application

The shloka urges reflection on mortality and the importance of seizing the moment before misfortune strikes.