Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – ववाशिरे च दीप्तायां दिशि गॊमायुवायसाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ववाशिरे च दीप्तायां दिशि गॊमायुवायसाः
लिप्समानाः शरीराणि मांसशॊणितभॊजनाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates a scene of animals accumulating, eager to feed on flesh in a radiant environment.

Translations

English Translation

In that luminous direction, the beasts of prey appeared, fiercely drawn to their instincts, seeking nourishment through the consumption of flesh, portraying the cycle of life and death.

हिंदी अनुवाद

उस दीप्तिमान दिशा में, मांसाहारी जानवर इकट्ठा हुए, अपने स्वाभाव के अनुसार मांस भक्षण के लिए आकर्षित हो रहे थे, जो जीवन और मृत्यु के चक्र को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the natural instincts and brutal realities of life during the chaos surrounding the battle context of Bhishma Parva.

Meaning

The imagery of predation represents the harsh truths of survival and the instinctual behaviors driving all living beings.

Application

Recognizing the cycle of life helps us understand the delicate balance between nurturing and survival in nature.