Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथाभवद युद्धम अतीव दारुणं; पुनः कुरूणां सह पाणु सृञ्जयैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथाभवद युद्धम अतीव दारुणं; पुनः कुरूणां सह पाणु सृञ्जयैः
शरासि शक्त्यृष्टि गदा परश्वधैर; नराश्वनागासु हरं भृशाकुलम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects the ferocity of the battle between the Kurus and the Sṛñjaya forces.

Translations

English Translation

The verse describes an exceptionally brutal battle that ensued again, where the Kurus, alongside their allies like the Sṛñjayas, unleashed every weapon and strategy in violent desperation, resulting in a chaotic scene of dust and turmoil on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक बेहद भयंकर युद्ध का वर्णन करता है जो फिर से हुआ, जहाँ कुरू अपने सहयोगियों समेत हर तरह का हथियार और रणनीति अत्यंत घातक रूप से प्रयोग करते हैं, जिससे युद्धभूमि पर धूल और आपाधापी मच जाती है।

Commentary

Context

In the context of the Mahabharata, this moment represents not only the physical battle but also the moral dilemmas faced by the characters involved.

Meaning

This emphasizes the chaos of war, where strategy and sheer force blend into a whirlwind of emotions and energy.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of the harsh realities of conflict and the need for wisdom and discernment even in the heat of combat.