Mahabharata Shalya Parva – कॊकिला वदनाश चान्ये शयेनतित्तिरिकाननाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कॊकिला वदनाश चान्ये शयेनतित्तिरिकाननाः
कृकलास मुखाश चैव विरजॊऽमबरधारिणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes creatures with distinct appearances, emphasizing the uniqueness in their expressions.

Translations

English Translation

The verses portray kokila (cuckoos) and others with bright faces, such as the fierce shyen, symbolizing the beauty and fierceness found in nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कोकिला और अन्य जीवों का वर्णन करता है जिनके सुंदर चेहरे हैं, जैसे कि भयंकर श्येन, जो प्रकृति में सुंदरता और उग्रता का प्रतीक हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is from the Shalya Parva, illustrating the contrast between beauty and fierceness in the universe.

Meaning

The focus is on the striking visual differences among beings, reflecting the complexity of life’s forms.

Application

In life, appreciating both beauty and fierceness can help us understand the diverse characteristics present in ourselves and others.