Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दह्यते ऽदः शरीरं मे संस्यूतॊ ऽसमि महेषुभिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

दह्यते ऽदः शरीरं मे संस्यूतॊ ऽसमि महेषुभिः
मर्माणि परिदूयन्ते वदनं मम शुष्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

He expressed that his body was burning, enveloped by arrows, and it felt like his vital parts were failing.

Translations

English Translation

He lamented, “My body is engulfed with arrows that wound my vital organs, leaving me in immense pain. My face feels parched as if my life force is draining, which demonstrates the physical torment he faces on the battlefield.”

हिंदी अनुवाद

उन्होंने कहा, “मेरा शरीर तीरों से आच्छादित है, जो मेरे महत्वपूर्ण अंगों को चोट पहुँचाते हैं, जिससे मैं अत्यधिक पीड़ा में हूँ। मेरा मुख सूखा सा अनुभव होता है, जैसे मेरी जीवन शक्ति क्षीण हो रही हो, जो युद्धक्षेत्र पर उनके भयानक कष्ट को दर्शाता है।”

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates Bhishma’s agony and the physical strains of battle, bringing to light the harsh realities of warfare.

Meaning

It serves as a reminder of the suffering endured during conflict, highlighting the human aspect of battle and the fragility of life.

Application

From this, we learn to be compassionate toward those suffering around us, recognizing that beneath every conflict lies pain and the need for healing.