Mahabharata Shalya Parva – भग्नसक्थॊ नृपॊ राजन पांसुना सॊ ऽवगुण्ठितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

भग्नसक्थॊ नृपॊ राजन पांसुना सॊ ऽवगुण्ठितः
यमयन पूर्धजांस तत्र वीक्ष्य चैव दिशॊ दश

⚡ Quick Meaning

The king, his arm broken, was concealed by dust and, looking at the ten directions, he took a breath.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes a situation where a king, having suffered a broken arm and being covered in dust, seeks to assess his surroundings from all directions. Realizing the severity of his condition, he quietly takes a breath before facing his challenges.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस स्थिति का वर्णन करता है, जहाँ एक राजा, जिसका हाथ टूट गया है और जो धूल में ढका हुआ है, अपने आस-पास का आकलन करने के लिए सभी दिशाओं में देखता है। अपनी स्थिति की गंभीरता को समझते हुए, वह चुपचाप एक सांस लेता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Shalya Parva, illustrating the dire circumstances faced by the king amidst the war’s chaos.

Meaning

The broken arm symbolizes defeat and vulnerability, while the dust represents the obscured vision of reality during battle.

Application

This passage reminds us of the importance of awareness and assessment in the face of adversity, encouraging us to take a moment to breathe and evaluate our situations.