Shloka (श्लोक)
शून्यैश च नगराकारैर हतयॊधध्वजै रथैः
अमनुष्यैर हयैर तरस्तैः कृष्यमाणैस ततस ततः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Empty chariots, with banners of defeated warriors, were driven by supernatural steeds, roaming the battlefield.
Translations
English Translation
This powerful imagery describes chariots that, once brave, now lay empty, adorned with the banners of those who had fallen. Driven by metaphysical horses, these chariots roam the battlefield, symbolizing the remnants of battle and the haunting nature of war’s aftermath.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक उस दृश्य की व्याख्या करता है जहाँ पराजित योद्धाओं के ध्वजों से सजी सुनसान रथों को अदृश्य घोड़े चला रहे हैं। यह युद्ध के बाद की स्थिति का प्रतीक है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka concludes the reflections on the battlefield in Drona Parva, illustrating the desolation and the aftermath of battles fought fiercely.
Meaning
It captures the haunting echoes of war where victory and defeat hold little meaning in the face of loss, symbolizing the heavy toll that war exacts.
Application
This serves as a poignant reminder of the futility of conflict and the importance of seeking peace over power, urging us to find ways to resolve disputes amicably.
