Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यदा हय एनं विघूर्णन्तम अपश्यं पार्थ सायकैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदा हय एनं विघूर्णन्तम अपश्यं पार्थ सायकैः
कम्पमानं यथा वज्रैः परेक्षमाणं शिखण्डिनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Arjuna witnessed the mighty Shikhandi shaking like a thunderbolt on the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes a moment in the battlefield where Arjuna observes Shikhandi, a pivotal warrior, trembling in fear yet embodying courage, likening his stance to that of a thunderbolt amid the chaos of war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस क्षण का वर्णन करता है जब अर्जुन ने युद्ध भूमि पर शिखंडी को देखा, जो डर से कांप रहा था फिर भी साहस दर्शा रहा था, उसके अस्तित्व की तुलना युद्ध के अराजकता में बज्र से किया गया है।

Commentary

Context

Found in the Shanti Parva, this verse illustrates the tension and emotional landscape characterizing warriors on the battlefield.

Meaning

It encapsulates the duality of fear and bravery that warriors experience, showcasing human emotion in the face of warfare.

Application

This serves to remind individuals that courage often exists alongside fear, a valuable lesson in facing challenges in life.