Mahabharata Drona Parva – न दिशॊ नान्तरिक्षं च न दयौर नैव च मेदिनी

Shloka (श्लोक)

न दिशॊ नान्तरिक्षं च न दयौर नैव च मेदिनी
अदृश्यत महाराज बाणभूतम इवाभवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

The entire battlefield became invisible as if it was enveloped by arrows.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka paints a vivid picture of a battlefield utterly dominated by arrows fired by Arjuna, rendering all directions, the sky, and even the earth invisible, signifying the overwhelming presence of Arjuna’s archery skills.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अर्जुन द्वारा दागे गए बाणों के संदर्भ में युद्धस्थल के ऐसे दृश्य का चित्रण करता है कि वह पूरी तरह से अपरिभाषित हो गया था, जिससे दिशा, आकाश और पृथ्वी सभी अदृश्य हो गए, जो अर्जुन की बाण चलाने की कला के प्रभाव को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Drona Parva, this moment captures the height of Arjuna’s prowess, showing the fear instilled in his adversaries during the Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

The verse emphasizes the power and skill of a warrior as a formidable force, illustrating the chaos created on the battlefield.

Application

This shloka inspires us to recognize that mastery and confident action can dominate situations, leaving opponents bewildered and helpless.