Mahabharata Drona Parva – हतान परिवहन्तश च यन्त्रिताः परमायुधैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

हतान परिवहन्तश च यन्त्रिताः परमायुधैः
दिशॊ जग्मुर महानागाः के चिद एकचरा इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

Great serpents, having slain those who were managed by superior weapons, began to move in different directions like lone travelers.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes the sight of powerful serpents, who, after defeating their enemies wielding mighty weapons, began to disperse in various directions, much like solitary beings traveling alone. Their strategic movement reflects a nuanced response to the battlefield’s chaos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बहुत शक्तिशाली नागों का वर्णन करता है, जिन्होंने अपने दुश्मनों को परास्त किया और फिर वे एकाकी यात्रियों की तरह विभिन्न दिशाओं में चलने लगे। उनकी यह रणनीतिक चाल युद्ध क्षेत्र के अव्यवस्थितता को दर्शाती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Drona Parva, highlighting moments of chaos in battle, illustrating the tactics and movements of serpents amidst the battlefield dynamics.

Meaning

The imagery implies that even the most powerful warriors or beings must adapt and disperse strategically when facing overwhelming forces or threats.

Application

This can be applied to real-life situations where flexibility and strategic movement in response to challenges can be beneficial, much like the serpents in battle.