Mahabharata Drona Parva – नानद्यमानः पर्जन्यः सानिलः शुचि संक्षये

Shloka (श्लोक)

नानद्यमानः पर्जन्यः सानिलः शुचि संक्षये
अश्मवर्षम इवावर्षत परेषाम आवहद भयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the fearsome natural phenomena that accompany battle.

Translations

English Translation

The verse conveys how the gathering clouds, filled with thunder, announce a storm reminiscent of a rain of stones, instilling fear into the hearts of the foes during the battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि इंद्रधनुष से भरे बादल, गरजते हुए, एक तूफान की घोषणा करते हैं, जो पत्थरों की बारिश की याद दिलाता है, जिससे दुश्मनों के दिलों में भय उत्पन्न होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka comes from the Drona Parva, where metaphorical language is used to convey the tumultuous atmosphere during combat, reflecting on how nature echoes the battle’s intensity.

Meaning

The imagery of thunder and impending storm symbolizes the grave nature of conflict, paralleling the real danger that warriors face while emphasizing the psychological warfare during the battle.

Application

This shloka serves as a metaphor for the challenges in life that can seem overwhelming and daunting, encouraging resilience in the face of adversity.