Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – निहतैर मत्तमातङ्गैः शॊणितौघपरिप्लुतैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

निहतैर मत्तमातङ्गैः शॊणितौघपरिप्लुतैः
भूर भाति भरतश्रेष्ठ पर्वतैर आचिता यथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

The battlefield appears like a mountain of blood, filled with slain elephants and valiant warriors.

Translations

English Translation

The battlefield is awash with blood, resembling a great mountain of slaughtered elephants and fierce warriors, a dire testament to the destructiveness of war in the Mahabharata.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्ध क्षेत्र रक्त से भरा हुआ प्रतीत हो रहा है, मरे हुए हाथियों और वीर योद्धाओं का एक विशाल पर्वत, जो महाभारत में युद्ध की विध्वंसकता का प्रामाणिक प्रमाण है।

Commentary

Context

This verse emphasizes the sheer scale of bloodshed in the war, portraying the dire situation faced by both sides in the conflict.

Meaning

It serves as a metaphor for the obliteration of life and civilizational values in the pursuit of power and dominance.

Application

The imagery reminds us of the heavy price paid during conflicts, prompting us to seek peaceful resolutions and cherish life.