Mahabharata Karna Parva – रथिभिर वाजिभिः सूतैः पत्तिभिश च तथा गजैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

रथिभिर वाजिभिः सूतैः पत्तिभिश च तथा गजैः
भीमसेनशरच छिन्नैर आस्तीर्णा वसुधाभवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys how the earth was strewn and littered with beings from the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

The battlefield became littered with the remnants of fallen charioteers, horses, and elephants, torn apart by Bhima’s deadly arrows, painting a somber picture of war’s aftermath.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्धभूमि भिन्न-भिन्न चक्रधारियों, घोड़ों, और हाथियों के टुकड़ों से भरी हो गई, भीमा के घातक तीरों द्वारा, जो युद्ध के परिणाम की एक उदास तस्वीर पेश करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka evokes the intensity of battle, particularly in the stormy exchanges in the Karna Parva.

Meaning

It serves to illustrate the brutal reality of war, emphasizing its grave consequences and destruction.

Application

In everyday life, it advises us to consider the profound effects of our actions, especially in conflict situations.