Mahabharata Drona Parva – काञ्चनं यद यद अस्यासीद वर्म चाभरणानि च

Shloka (श्लोक)

काञ्चनं यद यद अस्यासीद वर्म चाभरणानि च
धनुषश च शराणां च तद अपश्याम केवलम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse reflects on the loss of valuable armor and weapons in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka conveys a sense of despair as precious armors and weapons are lost amid chaos, emphasizing the ephemeral nature of material possessions in the face of conflict.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध की अव्यवस्था में अनमोल कवच और अस्त्रों के खोने की भावना को प्रकट करता है, जो संघर्ष के समय भौतिक संपत्तियों की क्षणिकता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Drona Parva, illustrating the tragic loss faced by warriors in the battle.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the transient nature of material wealth during warfare.

Application

In life, this shloka can provoke self-reflection on the importance of maintaining what truly matters beyond material gain.