Mahabharata Drona Parva – शिरस तराणक्षुद्रमत्स्यां युगान्ते कालसंभृताम
Shloka (श्लोक)
शिरस तराणक्षुद्रमत्स्यां युगान्ते कालसंभृताम
अकरॊद गजसंबाधां नदीम उत्तरशॊणिताम
देहेभ्यॊ राजपुत्राणां नागाश्वरथसादिनाम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka illustrates the grandeur and scale of the battle as kings and warriors were compared to great beasts in a turbulent river.
Translations
English Translation
The shloka compares the kings and warriors to great animals caught in a river of blood, depicting the finality and intensity of their struggle as fate unfolds in this chaotic battlefield.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक राजाओं और योद्धाओं की तुलना बड़ी जंगली जानवरों से करता है, जो रक्त की नदी में फंसे हुए हैं, यह दर्शाते हुए कि उनकी लड़ाई का अंत और तीव्रता इस युद्धभूमि में किस तरह से उजागर होती है।
Commentary
Context
This verse forms part of the Drona Parva, capturing moments of loss and the fated encounters between mighty warriors.
Meaning
It signifies the brutal reality of warfare, where the might of powerful figures can lead them to their demise amidst overwhelming chaos.
Application
The lesson here is to reflect on our actions and the consequences they may bring, akin to the paths of the kings caught in the tumult of battle.
