Mahabharata Drona Parva – रुक्मपुङ्खैः सुनिशितैर गार्ध्रपत्रैर अजिह्मगैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

रुक्मपुङ्खैः सुनिशितैर गार्ध्रपत्रैर अजिह्मगैः
उच्चकर्त शिरांस्य उग्रॊ यवनानां भुजान अपि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse vividly illustrates the intense combat as arrows, sharp as a hawk’s claw, sever the heads of Yavanas.

Translations

English Translation

With arrows as sharp as a hawk’s talon, the fierce warrior strikes down the heads of the Yavanas (Greeks), demonstrating a brutal proficiency in archery amid the chaos of war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गिद्ध की claws के समान तीक्ष्ण तीरों के साथ, उग्र योद्धा यवना (ग्रीक) के सिरों को काट देता है, युद्ध के अमानवीय संक्रमण के बीच धनुर्विद्या में उसकी प्रवीणता दर्शाते हुए।

Commentary

Context

This occurs during a key battle sequence in the Drona Parva, depicting the violence and intensity faced by warriors.

Meaning

The imagery conveys the ferocity of combat and the high stakes involved in the battle at hand, where survival is predicated on skill.

Application

This shloka can encourage individuals to face their challenges boldly and to sharpen their skills relentlessly in their personal battles.