Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पश्य शांतनवं कृष्ण शयानं सूर्यवर्चसम

Shloka (श्लोक)

पश्य शांतनवं कृष्ण शयानं सूर्यवर्चसम
युगान्त इव कालेन पातितं सूर्यम अम्बरात

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka portrays Bhishma, comparing him to the sun setting in the sky.

Translations

English Translation

Behold Krishna, the son of Shantanu, lying down like the sun that has fallen from the sky at the end of an era.

हिंदी अनुवाद

देखो शांतनु का पुत्र कृष्ण, जो सूर्य की भाँति आकाश में गिरा हुआ है, जैसे युग का अंत हो रहा हो।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the loss felt by the Kauravas and Pandavas with Bhishma’s fall in battle.

Meaning

It symbolizes the transition from a glorious past to a somber present, marking the end of an era.

Application

This teaches us to appreciate the brilliance of influential figures in our lives before they depart.