Shloka (श्लोक)
तां शक्तिपाषाण परश्वधानां;
परासासिवज्राशनिमुद्गराणाम
वृष्टिं विशालां जवलितां पतन्तीं;
कर्णः शरौघैर न शशाक हन्तुम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes the formidable power and intensity of a storm of arrows unleashed in battle.
Translations
English Translation
The passage vividly illustrates the terror and might of an arrow storm likened to a shower of stones, showcasing its destructive potential, with Karna unable to counteract the assault due to its overwhelming force.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक युद्ध में तीरों की एक विराट बाढ़ की शक्ति और तीव्रता का वर्णन करता है, जो पत्थरों की बारिश के समान है, और उसकी विनाशकारी क्षमता को दर्शाता है, जिससे कर्ण उस आक्रमण का मुकाबला नहीं कर सका।
Commentary
Context
This shloka occurs in the Drona Parva, during a critical moment in the Bharata war, portraying the chaos on the battlefield.
Meaning
It highlights the unbearable pressure elements in battle can exert, symbolized through the metaphor of arrows as natural calamities.
Application
This shloka teaches us about facing overwhelming odds with composure and recognizes the power of nature and external forces in our lives.
