Mahabharata Drona Parva – निकृत्तैर हस्तिहस्तैश च लुठमानैस ततस ततः

Shloka (श्लोक)

निकृत्तैर हस्तिहस्तैश च लुठमानैस ततस ततः
रराज वसुधा कीर्णा विसर्पद्भिर इवॊरगैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts the turmoil of the earth as it gets filled with fallen warriors and chaos.

Translations

English Translation

The earth, overwhelmed by the fallen bodies of elephants and men, resembled a region disturbed by serpents, illustrating the chaos and devastation in the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

पृथ्वी, हाथियों और मनुष्यों के गिरे हुए शवों से भरी, ऐसे क्षेत्र की तरह दिख रही थी जो सर्पों द्वारा disturbed होती है, युद्ध के मैदान में होने वाले अराजकता और बर्बादी को दर्शाती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the aftermath of battle in the Drona Parva, emphasizing the devastation wrought by combat.

Meaning

It highlights the destruction that war brings, leaving the battlefield littered with the consequences of conflict.

Application

This serves as a poignant reminder for us to seek peace and resolve conflicts amicably, avoiding the aftermath that follows violence.