Mahabharata Drona Parva – तांस तु सर्वान महेष्वासान दरॊणः शस्त्रभृतां वरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तांस तु सर्वान महेष्वासान दरॊणः शस्त्रभृतां वरः
अतापयच छरव्रातैर गभस्तिभिर इवांशुमान

⚡ Quick Meaning

Drona, the great wielder of weapons, assailed all those mighty archers with a barrage of arrows, like the sun’s rays.

Translations

English Translation

This final shloka highlights Drona’s fearsome prowess in battle, illustrating how he skillfully unleashed a storm of arrows upon his adversaries, akin to the rays of the sun flooding the battlefield, reinforcing his superiority.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह अंतिम श्लोक द्रोण की युद्ध में भयंकर क्षमता को उजागर करता है, यह दिखाते हुए कि उन्होंने अपने विरोधियों पर बाणों का तूफान छोड़ा, जैसे सूर्य की किरणें युद्धभूमि पर फैलती हैं, जो उनकी श्रेष्ठता को मजबूती से दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Within the context of Drona Parva, this verse documents the climactic actions of Drona as he takes command against formidable foes, showcasing the theme of mastery through weaponry.

Meaning

Using the sun as a metaphor illustrates the intensity and power Drona commands, reflecting on the theme of respect that should be given to such prowess.

Application

This shloka inspires a reflection on mastery in our own crafts, urging us to embrace our skills and express them with confidence in various arenas of life.