Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – पातारॊ ऽसृग वसाद्यानां मांसान्त्र कृतभॊजनाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पातारॊ ऽसृग वसाद्यानां मांसान्त्र कृतभॊजनाः
चूडालाः कर्णिकालाश च परकृशाः पिठरॊदराः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes various terrifying entities that serve as embodiments of fear.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka depicts fearsome beings associated with the dead, characterized by fear-inducing names and appearances, indicating their role in the cosmic order of life and death.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक मृतकों से जुड़ी भयानक विभूतियों का वर्णन करता है, जो डरावने नामों और रूपों से अज्ञात के आदेश में अपने कार्य निभाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

In the Sauptika Parva, these shlokas reflect the dire consequences of war and the supernatural beings associated with death.

Meaning

This reflects the fears around mortality and the haunting presence of beings related to death during the aftermath of battle.

Application

Understanding these concepts can provide insight into our own fears and the acceptance of mortality in life.