Mahabharata Drona Parva – नापश्याम ततस तव एतत सैन्यं वै तमसावृतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नापश्याम ततस तव एतत सैन्यं वै तमसावृतम
गाण्डीवस्य च निर्घॊषः शरुतॊ दक्षिणतॊ मया

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the overwhelming sound of the Gandiva bow and the obscured army of the enemy.

Translations

English Translation

I could not see your army that was enveloped in darkness, as the sound of Gandiva (Arjuna’s bow) echoed towards the south.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मैं आपकी सेना को नहीं देख सका जो अंधकार में लिपटी हुई थी, जबकि गाण्डीव (अर्जुन के धनुष) की ध्वनि दक्षिण की ओर गूँज रही थी।

Commentary

Context

This verse is from the Drona Parva, during the intense battle of Kurukshetra, highlighting the confusion among warriors.

Meaning

The shloka emphasizes the chaos and fog of war that affected visibility, contributing to the tumult of battle.

Application

This teaches us to maintain awareness and clarity in challenging situations, much like warriors amidst war.