Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – भग्नदन्तान भग्नकटान भग्नसक्थांश च वारणान
Shloka (श्लोक)
भग्नदन्तान भग्नकटान भग्नसक्थांश च वारणान
भग्नपृष्ठान भग्नकुम्भान निहतान पर्वतॊपमान
⚡ Quick Meaning
The fallen elephants were tusk-less, their limbs broken, resembling mountains after a mighty fall.
Translations
English Translation
In this verse, the destruction faced by the elephants is vividly depicted, showing how they were injured, with broken tusks and limbs. They lay defeated, their massive bodies likened to mountains that have experienced a catastrophic destruction in battle.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस श्लोक में हाथियों के सामने आए विनाश को स्पष्ट रूप से दर्शाया गया है, जहां उनके दांत और अंग टूट गए हैं। वे पराजित होकर पड़े हैं, उनके विशाल शरीर पर्वतों की भांति दिखाई दे रहे हैं, जो आंधी-तूफान का सामना कर चुके हैं।
Commentary
Context
This shloka continues to describe the brutal nature of the battle in Bhishma Parva, showcasing the horrors faced by both animals and warriors.
Meaning
The imagery implies that not only the warriors suffered in this war but also the majestic beasts, symbolizing the total destruction of life.
Application
It reflects how great strength can lead to significant consequences and emphasizes the importance of using power judiciously.
