Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – निगृह्य च गदाः के चित पार्श्वस्थैर भृशदारुणैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

निगृह्य च गदाः के चित पार्श्वस्थैर भृशदारुणैः
रथाश्वसादिभिस तत्र संभिन्ना नयपतन भुवि

⚡ Quick Meaning

Some warriors, armed with maces, subdued and dislocated horses and chariots on the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the chaotic nature of the battlefield where fierce warriors utilized their maces to conquer and disengage horses and chariots, creating a sense of disarray. It presents the ferocity and desperation found in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्धभूमि की अराजकता को दर्शाता है जहाँ क्रूर योद्धाओं ने अपने गदा का उपयोग करते हुए घोड़ों और रथों को अधीन किया, जिससे अराजकता का भाव उत्पन्न हुआ। यह युद्ध में मौजूद वीभत्सता और निराशा को चित्रित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This final verse emphasizes the frantic energy of war that characterizes the Kurukshetra conflict.

Meaning

It reflects on human instincts unleashed during war, shedding light on both the power of might and the records of human frailty.

Application

This can be applied to understand how to channel one’s own power effectively while being mindful of the consequences of aggressive pursuits.