Mahabharata Shanti Parva – उल्का पाता दिशां दाहा भूमिकम्पास तथैव च

Shloka (श्लोक)

उल्का पाता दिशां दाहा भूमिकम्पास तथैव च
परादुर्भूताः कषणे तस्मिंस तद अद्भुतम इवाभवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes a moment of intense calamity where meteors fall and the earth shakes, suggesting a surreal phenomenon.

Translations

English Translation

The imagery of falling meteors and trembling earth reflects a dramatic event, creating a sense of awe. It symbolizes moments of cosmic disturbances that invoke fear and wonder in living beings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गिरती हुई उल्काओं और कांपती धरती का दृश्य एक गहन घटना का चित्रण करता है, जो भय और आश्चर्य पैदा करता है। यह ब्रह्मांड के संकटमय क्षणों का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this shloka portrays natural calamities and their impact on the cosmos.

Meaning

A reminder of the power of nature, illustrating how such phenomena can evoke both fear and wonder.

Application

This shloka serves as a caution to respect natural forces while understanding their temporal yet impactful roles.