Mahabharata Drona Parva – सा यॊधसंघैश च रथैश च भूमिः; शरैर विभिन्नैर गजवाजिभिश च

Shloka (श्लोक)

सा यॊधसंघैश च रथैश च भूमिः; शरैर विभिन्नैर गजवाजिभिश च
परच्छाद्यमाना पतितैर बभूव; समन्ततॊ दयौर इव कालमेघैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

In a fierce battle, the earth was covered with fallen warriors and their weapons.

Translations

English Translation

The battlefield was filled with fallen heroes and their chariots, much like the sky is covered by ominous dark clouds. This vivid imagery brings forth the chaos and destruction of the war, where the valiant fell and the earth absorbed their sacrifice.

हिंदी अनुवाद

क्षेत्र में संघर्ष करते हुए योद्धाओं और उनके रथों से भूमि ढक गई थी, जैसे आसमान काले बादलों से भर जाता है। यह जीवंत चित्रण युद्ध की अराजकता और विनाश को दर्शाता है, जहां वीरता से लड़े योद्धा गिरे और भूमि ने उनके बलिदान को आत्मसात किया।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects on the outcomes of intense confrontations during the Drona Parva of the Mahabharata, emphasizing the tragic realities of war.

Meaning

The imagery of the earth covered by warriors signifies the high cost of war, illustrating the fleeting nature of glory in the face of loss.

Application

This reminds us of the sacrifices made in conflict and the importance of peace, emphasizing how warfare can overshadow human valor.