Mahabharata Shalya Parva – रथेभ्यॊ रथिनः पेतुर दविपेभ्यॊ हस्तिसादिनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

रथेभ्यॊ रथिनः पेतुर दविपेभ्यॊ हस्तिसादिनः
विमानेभ्य इव भरष्टाः सिद्धाः पुण्यक्षयाद यथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

The charioteers fell from their chariots like elephants from their dens.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the chaos of battle, where warriors are seen falling from their chariots just as elephants tumble from their strongholds. It depicts the ferocity of the war, likening the valiant soldiers to formidable beasts succumbing to defeat.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध के भ्रम और द्वंद्व की तीव्रता को दर्शाता है, जिसमें योद्धा अपने रथों से गिरते हुए हाथियों के समान नजर आते हैं। यह संघर्ष की तीव्रता को प्रदर्शित करता है, जो योद्धाओं को पराजय का सामना करते हुए दिखाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse belongs to the Shalya Parva, capturing a moment of battle where the power dynamics shift dramatically.

Meaning

The falling charioteers symbolize the unpredictability of war, illustrating how even the strongest can falter amidst chaos.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of humility in face of overwhelming circumstances and the inevitability of change in battle.