Mahabharata Karna Parva – निमित्तं मन्यमानास तु परिणम्य महागजाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

निमित्तं मन्यमानास तु परिणम्य महागजाः
जगृहुर बिभिदुश चैव चित्राण्य आभरणानि च

⚡ Quick Meaning

The great elephants, believing in signs, took up their ornaments which they broke apart.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka discusses how mighty elephants, interpreting their surroundings, gather their ornaments just before battle and are violent in their manner. They break apart objects as they prepare for the rigors of combat.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बारे में है कि कैसे महान हाथी अपने आस-पास के संकेतों को समझते हुए युद्ध से पहले अपने आभूषणों को उठाते हैं और अपने व्यवहार में उग्र होते हैं। वे युद्ध के लिए तैयार होते समय वस्तुओं को तोड़ते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Also from the Karna Parva, this verse portrays the behavioral changes in great creatures before the ensuing chaos of battle.

Meaning

It indicates a profound connection between animals and the environment, highlighting instinctual responses to danger.

Application

This teaches us to heed our instincts and signals from our surroundings, especially in perilous situations.