Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न जञायन्ते कौरवेया न पाञ्चाला न पाण्डवाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

न जञायन्ते कौरवेया न पाञ्चाला न पाण्डवाः
न दिशॊ न दिवं नॊर्वीं न समं विषमं तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the incomplete understanding of the battlefield landscape.

Translations

English Translation

It mentions that the Kauravas, the Pandavas, as well as the Panchalas and even the very directional signs of the heavens and earth, remain indistinct amidst the turmoil of battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह यह बताते हुए कहा गया है कि कौरव, पांडव, पाञ्चाल और यहाँ तक कि आकाश और पृथ्वी की दिशा भी युद्ध की हलचल में अस्पष्ट बनी हुई है।

Commentary

Context

This verse emphasizes the obscurity of identities and orientations experienced in the tumult of battle.

Meaning

The meaning highlights the despairing nature of war, where everything familiar becomes unrecognizable and chaotic.

Application

This shloka teaches the importance of clarity and direction, especially in challenging circumstances, to avoid getting lost in confusion.