Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वारणैः पतितै राजन वाजिभिश च नरैः सह

Shloka (श्लोक)

वारणैः पतितै राजन वाजिभिश च नरैः सह
अदृश्यत मही कीर्णा वातनुन्नैर दरुमैर इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

The earth was covered with fallen foes like trees uprooted by the wind.

Translations

English Translation

The battlefield was littered with the bodies of warriors and horses, much like a landscape barren from uprooted trees by strong gales. The imagery portrays the total destruction and chaos that was present at that time.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्ध भूमि पर योद्धाओं और घोड़ों की लाशें वायु के द्वारा उखड़ने वाले वृक्षों की तरह बिखरी पड़ी थीं। यह दृश्य तबाही और अव्यवस्था को दर्शाता है जो उस समय विद्यमान थी।

Commentary

Context

This verse serves to illustrate the brutal aftermath of the conflict, painting a stark image of loss and destruction.

Meaning

It conveys the relentless nature of war, where even the mightiest warriors can fall and become mere statistics of battle.

Application

This teaches us about the consequences of war and the importance of valuing life, urging us to seek peace whenever possible.