Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तौ तु विक्षत सर्वाग्नौ रुधिरौघपरिप्लुतौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

तौ तु विक्षत सर्वाग्नौ रुधिरौघपरिप्लुतौ
वयभ्राजेतां यथा वारि परस्रुतौ गौरिकाचलौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

The warriors, drenched in blood, shone like mountains with streams of water flowing down.

Translations

English Translation

As the battle raged on, the two warriors, completely covered in blood, resembled majestic mountains with torrents of water cascading down their sides. Their fierce appearance symbolized the ferocity of the ongoing fight.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे-जैसे युद्ध बढ़ता गया, दोनों योद्धा रक्त से लथपथ होकर, भव्य पर्वतों के समान प्रतीत हुए, जिनकी ढलानों से जलधाराएँ बहती थीं। उनका भयानक रूप चल रहे युद्ध की तीव्रता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka visually illustrates the gruesome nature of battle, using metaphor to describe the fighters’ state during the conflict.

Meaning

The imagery of mountains and torrents emphasizes the monumental struggle and the bloodshed faced by the warriors.

Application

This teaches us the gravity of conflicts in life, reminding us of the struggles that often come with great endeavors.