Mahabharata Drona Parva – स तु शक्त्या विभिन्नाङ्गॊ निपपात रथॊत्तमात

Shloka (श्लोक)

स तु शक्त्या विभिन्नाङ्गॊ निपपात रथॊत्तमात
लॊहिताङ्ग इवाकाशाद दीप्तरश्मिर यदृच्छया

⚡ Quick Meaning

Splintered by a potent force, he fell from the supreme chariot, like a crimson ray from the sky.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the fate of a noble warrior who, struck by an immense force, falls from his chariot, mirroring the poignant imagery of a bright red ray piercing through the sky—indicative of a powerful and tragic fall.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में एक प्रतिष्ठित योद्धा की दुर्दशा का वर्णन किया गया है, जो एक विशाल बल से प्रहारित होकर अपने रथ से गिर जाता है, जो गहरे लाल किरण की तरह आसमान में छा जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This moment captures the essence of battle in the Drona Parva where warriors face their destinies amidst the chaos of war.

Meaning

The imagery expresses the dramatic highs and lows of war, representing the fleeting nature of power and success in a battlefield.

Application

This shloka reminds us of the unpredictability of life and the inevitable falls that occur along our journeys, encouraging resilience in the face of adversity.