Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – वीर्यवद्भिस ततस तैस तु पीडितॊ राक्षसॊत्तमः

Shloka (श्लोक)

वीर्यवद्भिस ततस तैस तु पीडितॊ राक्षसॊत्तमः
यथा युगक्षये घॊरे चन्द्रमाः पञ्चभिर गरहैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The mighty Rakshasa, tormented, is strikingly compared to a moon eclipsed by five planets.

Translations

English Translation

Here, the fiercely powerful Rakshasa is portrayed under severe duress, akin to a moon overshadowed by five dreadful planets during a cosmic calamity. This analogy illustrates the dire straits he faces against the courageous warriors of the Pandavas.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यहाँ, अत्यंत शक्तिशाली राक्षस को भयावह ग्रहों से ढके चंद्रमा की तरह गंभीर दबाव में दर्शाया गया है। यह उपमा दर्शाती है कि वह द्रौपदी के पुत्रों से किस प्रकार का भय भोग रहा है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Bhishma Parva, this shloka captures the pivotal moments of battle where the might of the Rakshasa is challenged. The situation reflects deep-seated fears and the overwhelming nature of war.

Meaning

Its meaning brings forth the idea of facing the inevitable chaos of life. The imagery of the eclipsed moon embodies the struggles of an individual feeling overshadowed by external pressures.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder to confront and transform adversities in our lives, urging us to emerge resilient like the moon that still shines despite being eclipsed.