Mahabharata Drona Parva – वयाघ्रसिंहगजाकीर्णान अतिक्रम्येव पर्वतान

Shloka (श्लोक)

वयाघ्रसिंहगजाकीर्णान अतिक्रम्येव पर्वतान
अदृश्येतां महाबाहू यथा मृत्युजरातिगौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the mighty warriors becoming invisible like death and aging amidst the chaos of battle.

Translations

English Translation

The fierce warriors, resembling tigers, lions, and elephants, traversed the mountains and became invisible, akin to how death and old age take over without notice. The shloka illustrates the unpredictability and ferocity of the battle situation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

भयंकर योद्धा, जो बाघ, सिंह और हाथियों के समान हैं, पर्वतों को पार करते हुए अदृश्य हो गए हैं, जैसे मृत्यु और बुढ़ापे का आक्रमण होता है। यह श्लोक युद्ध स्थितियों की अनिश्चितता और क्रूरता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Drona Parva, elucidating the intense atmosphere of the battlefield during the Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

The comparison of the warriors to fearsome beasts highlights their strength and prowess, while their invisibility signifies overwhelming chaos.

Application

This shloka encourages facing challenges boldly, as warriors do, embracing the chaos and unpredictability of life.