Mahabharata Shalya Parva – न पाण्डवानां नास्माकं तत्र कश चिद वयदृश्यत

Shloka (श्लोक)

न पाण्डवानां नास्माकं तत्र कश चिद वयदृश्यत
बाणान्ध कारे महति कृते तत्र महाभये

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse notes that in the chaos of battle, neither the Pandavas nor the others could be seen amidst the arrows.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka captures the uncertainty on the battlefield, where neither the Pandavas nor their adversaries can be distinctly seen due to the intense flurry of arrows. It reflects the confusion and danger of war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्धभूमि की अनिश्चितता को दर्शाता है, जहाँ न तो पाण्डव और न ही उनके दुश्मन तीरों के बौछार के कारण स्पष्ट रूप से देखे जा सकते हैं। यह युद्ध के भ्रम और खतरों का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse prominently features themes of chaos and danger during the Shalya Parva, underlining the unpredictable nature of conflict.

Meaning

It symbolizes the sudden changes in battle dynamics where visibility is limited, urging warriors to rely on intuition and instinct.

Application

This serves as a lesson that in life’s uncertainties, we must depend on our inner strength and instincts to navigate through difficulties.