Mahabharata Shalya Parva – महावातसमुत्थेन संशुष्कम इव सागरम

Shloka (श्लोक)
महावातसमुत्थेन संशुष्कम इव सागरम
पूर्णचन्रम इव वयॊम्नि तुषारावृत मण्डलम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka compares the battlefield to a vast ocean, stirred by strong winds, leaving it desolate.
Translations
English Translation
The description evokes a scenario where the tumultuous winds make the vast ocean appear barren, highlighting the devastation and emptiness left in the wake of battles.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह विवरण एक ऐसे दृश्य को प्रस्तुत करता है, जहां प्रचंड हवाएं विशाल समुद्र को सूना बना देती हैं, जो युद्धों के बाद की तबाही और सुनसानता को उजागर करता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse from Shalya Parva symbolizes the chaos and destruction encountered post-battle, reflecting on the emptiness left behind.
Meaning
The ocean metaphor illustrates both the vastness of the conflict and the hollowness born from loss, underscoring the sorrow experienced by the survivors.
Application
This shloka warns us against the unsustainable nature of war and the consequent emotional and social desolation that follows.
