Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – स तु तान परतिविव्याध पञ्चभिः पञ्चभिः शरैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

स तु तान परतिविव्याध पञ्चभिः पञ्चभिः शरैः
शल्यं विव्याध सप्तत्या पुनश च दशभिः शरैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

With five arrows, he struck back at each of them, and once more, he harmed Shalya with ten arrows.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka captures the retaliatory prowess of Bhima as he deftly used five arrows against his attackers, defeating Shalya with another ten, exemplifying the cycle of action in warfare.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भीम की पलटवार करने की क्षमता को दर्शाता है, क्योंकि उन्होंने अपने हमलावरों के खिलाफ पाँच बाणों का उपयोग किया और फिर शल्य को दस बाणों से पराजित किया, युद्ध में कार्रवाई के चक्र को स्पष्ट करते हुए।

Commentary

Context

Within the dramatic context of the Bhishma Parva, this illustrates the constant back-and-forth in epic confrontations between warriors.

Meaning

This reflects the principle of retribution, showing that in battle, strength and skill often lead to exchanges and counterattacks.

Application

In life, we learn that while we may face challenges, a firm response can turn the tide, showcasing the importance of resilience and assertiveness.