Mahabharata Shalya Parva – अप्रियाणि ततॊ ऽनय॓न्यम उक्त्वा तौ कुरुपुंगवौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

अप्रियाणि ततॊ ऽनय॓न्यम उक्त्वा तौ कुरुपुंगवौ
उदीक्षन्तौ सथितौ वीरौ वृत्र शक्राव इवाहवे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts the moment where two great warriors are preparing for battle after exchanging unpleasant words.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, the two illustrious heroes, amidst an intense atmosphere, gaze at each other after expressing harsh words, much like the fierce confrontations in epic battles, symbolizing the start of their fierce conflict, akin to the storms of nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, महान योद्धा एक-दूसरे की ओर तीखे शब्दों का आदान-प्रदान करने के बाद एक-दूसरे को देखते हैं, जो उनके बीच की तीव्रता को दर्शाता है, और यह उनकी गहन लड़ाई की शुरुआत का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears within the context of the Shalya Parva, where warriors are engaged in cerebral warfare, laden with emotional turmoil as they face conflicts with grim realities.

Meaning

The emotional weight carried by the warriors often transcends the battlefield, conveying the intensity of rivalry and the burden of enmity that looms heavy upon them.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of the psychological aspects of conflicts, emphasizing that the words spoken during quarrels can be just as impactful as actions taken in battle.