Mahabharata Vana Parva – बलाहकाद उच्चरन्तीव विद्युत; सहस्रघ्नी दविषतां संगमेषु

Shloka (श्लोक)

बलाहकाद उच्चरन्तीव विद्युत; सहस्रघ्नी दविषतां संगमेषु
अस्थिच्छिदॊ मर्मभिदॊ वमेच छरांस; तदा युद्धं धार्तराष्ट्रॊ ऽनवतप्स्यत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the destruction and violence implied in the sound of arrows slicing through the air.

Translations

English Translation

The vivid depiction of arrows cutting through the battlefield like lightning reveals the merciless nature of war. It emphasizes how deeply the weapons can affect their targets, illustrating the grim reality warriors must face in combat.

हिंदी अनुवाद

तीरों का युद्धभूमि में बिजली की तरह कटने का वर्णन इस युद्ध की निर्दयता को दर्शाता है। यह दर्शाता है कि कैसे ये शस्त्र अपने लक्ष्य पर गहरी छाप छोड़ सकते हैं, योद्धाओं को युद्ध में सामना करनी पड़ने वाली कठोर वास्तविकता को उजागर करते हुए।

Commentary

Context

This highlights the sheer brutality of battle, urging warriors to confront their fears and embrace the reality of their choices.

Meaning

In a way, it serves as a metaphor for how actions can have profound consequences, leading to substantial upheavals in life.

Application

The lesson suggests the importance of making thoughtful choices and understanding the consequences of our actions in life.