Mahabharata Drona Parva – निशीथे पाण्डवं सैन्यम आभ्यां पश्य परमर्दितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

निशीथे पाण्डवं सैन्यम आभ्यां पश्य परमर्दितम
गजाभ्याम इव मत्ताभ्यां यथा नडवनं महत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the devastation faced by the Pandavas’ army at night, likening their condition to that of intoxicated elephants in a great forest.

Translations

English Translation

In the darkness of the night, observe how the Pandava army is crushed, similar to great elephants caught in a forest, overwhelmed by their own might and chaos, representing the dire state of affairs on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

रात्रि में पांडवों की सेना की स्थिति को देखें, जो जैसे मद में डूबे हाथियों के समान नष्ट हो रही है, अपने ही बल और अराजकता से प्रभावित, जो युद्ध के मैदान पर स्थितियों को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the Drona Parva, during a violent phase of the Kurukshetra war, highlighting the critical situation of the Pandava forces.

Meaning

It symbolizes the overwhelming challenges faced by the warriors, emphasizing the emotional turmoil and devastation experienced in battle.

Application

This shloka encourages reflection on resilience through adversity and the potential chaos arising from internal and external conflict.