Mahabharata Drona Parva – मत्सायकचिताङ्गानां रुधिरं सरवतां बहु

Shloka (श्लोक)
मत्सायकचिताङ्गानां रुधिरं सरवतां बहु
सैनिकानां वधं दृष्ट्वा संतप्स्यति सुयॊधनः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka indicates the distress faced by Duryodhana upon seeing the slaughter of soldiers caused by the arrows of the speaker’s chariot.
Translations
English Translation
The verse conveys Duryodhana’s anguish upon witnessing the bloodshed of soldiers, whose deaths are directly attributed to the arrows from the chariot of the speaker, deepening the sense of his loss in battle.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक दुर्योधन की पीड़ा को व्यक्त करता है जब वह उन सैनिकों के खून से भरे हुए दृश्य को देखता है, जिनकी मौतें वक्ता की रथ के बाणों के कारण होती हैं, जो युद्ध में उसकी हार का अहसास कराती हैं।
Commentary
Context
This shloka belongs to the Drona Parva and presents a poignant moment revealing the severe emotional impact of war on leadership and the tragic loss of life.
Meaning
It emphasizes the reality of war’s brutality, illustrating the heavy emotional toll it takes on leaders as they reckon with loss and sorrow.
Application
This verse serves as a reminder of the human cost of conflict and the moral consequences of war, advocating for peace and understanding.
