Mahabharata Drona Parva – खरॊष्ट्रमहिषाः सिंहा वयाघ्राः सृमर चिल्लिकाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

खरॊष्ट्रमहिषाः सिंहा वयाघ्राः सृमर चिल्लिकाः
ऋक्षाः सालावृका गृध्राः कपयॊ ऽथ सरीसृपाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka enumerates various ferocious animals that are present on the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

The verse depicts a terrifying array of beasts such as lions, tigers, and other fierce animals that join the chaos of battle, symbolizing the wild and untamed aspects of warfare.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध के मैदान में उपस्थित विभिन्न भयानक जानवरों जैसे सिंह, व्याघ्र, और अन्य भयानक जीवों को चित्रित करता है, जो युद्ध की अराजकता में शामिल होते हैं, जो युद्ध के जंगली और बेतरतीब पहलुओं को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated in the Drona Parva and emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the battlefield by invoking the imagery of ferocious animals.

Meaning

By highlighting these creatures, the shloka portrays the battlefield as a savage environment, full of danger and unpredictability.

Application

This shloka is a metaphor for the fierce challenges we face in life; it encourages us to be courageous amid chaos.