Mahabharata Mausala Parva – पाण्डुरा रक्तपादाश च विहगाः कालचॊदिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पाण्डुरा रक्तपादाश च विहगाः कालचॊदिताः
वृष्ण्यन्धकानां गेहेषु कपॊता वयचरंस तदा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of birds appearing in unusual colors, symbolizing chaos in the homes of the Yadavas.

Translations

English Translation

Various birds with pale and red feet, prompted by time’s urgency, were seen wandering in the homes of the Vrishnis and Andhakas. Such peculiarities further represent the disturbance that presaged their downfall.

हिंदी अनुवाद

विभिन्न पालतू पक्षियों के सफेद और लाल पैरों के साथ दिखने से यह संकेत मिल रहा था कि यदवाओं के घरों में अराजकता का साम्राज्य तेजी से बढ़ रहा है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is part of the Mausala Parva, detailing spectacles that foretell the demise of the Yadava lineage, emphasizing their eventual collapse.

Meaning

The abnormal appearances of birds reflect the upheaval in society, serving as an omen of the dire changes ahead.

Application

This encourages mindfulness about our surroundings and highlights the relationship between nature’s signals and human welfare.