Mahabharata Shalya Parva – ताव उभौ करूरकर्माणाव उभौ भारत दुःसहौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

ताव उभौ करूरकर्माणाव उभौ भारत दुःसहौ
घॊररूपम अयुध्येतां कृतप्रतिकृतैषिणौ
तरासयन्तौ जगत सर्वं जया क्षेप विहतत्वचौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

The shloka portrays two formidable warriors whose ferocity strikes terror across the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

The two fearsome warriors engaged in battle, causing terror across the world, exhibited their fierce forms and retaliatory prowess, embodying the essence of horrific combat.

हिंदी अनुवाद

ये दोनों क्रूर योद्धा युद्ध में लगे हुए थे और सम्पूर्ण जगत में आतंक फैला रहे थे। उनके भयानक रूप और प्रतिवेदनक शक्ति ने युद्ध का वास्तविक अर्थ चरितार्थ किया।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the essence of confrontation during the intense moments of the Mahabharata’s Shalya Parva.

Meaning

It emphasizes the raw intensity and the psychological impact of warriors experiencing and inflicting fear.

Application

The teaching here underscores the duality of power: how courage paired with ferocity can evoke both fear and respect in battle.