Mahabharata Shalya Parva – ततॊ विनशनं राजन्न आजगाम हलायुधः

Shloka (श्लोक)
[वै]ततॊ विनशनं राजन्न आजगाम हलायुधः
शूद्राभीरान परति दवेषाद यत्र नष्टा सरस्वती
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka recounts the moment of destruction as a powerful warrior arrives amidst chaos.
Translations
English Translation
In this verse, the warrior appears on the battlefield of destruction, invoking a sense of dread. The presence of panic signifies the chaotic environment where rivers of wisdom seem to have diminished.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस श्लोक में, योद्धा विनाश के रणभूमि में प्रकट होते हैं, जो भय की भावना को जागृत करता है। आतंक की उपस्थिति इस बात को दर्शाती है कि वहां के वातावरण में ज्ञान की धाराएँ क्षीण हो गई हैं।
Commentary
Context
Belonging to the Shalya Parva, this verse emphasizes defeat and its impact, depicting the violence of the era and the accompanying loss of wisdom.
Meaning
The shloka symbolizes the inevitability of destruction that follows in the wake of conflict, representing chaos that obscures clarity and wisdom.
Application
It reminds us to cultivate wisdom and sustain peace, as conflicts could lead to chaos and destruction that cloud our judgment.
