Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – तस्य तं नदतॊ नादं सुघॊरं भीमनिस्वनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तस्य तं नदतॊ नादं सुघॊरं भीमनिस्वनम
शरुत्वा भीष्मॊ ऽबरवीद दरॊणं राजानं च सुयॊधनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Bheeshma remarks on the fearsome sound of a mighty beast in battle.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka depicts Bheeshma’s acknowledgment of a terrible sound, resembling a fierce creature’s roar, that he hears amidst the chaos of battle. He then relays this extraordinary event to his companions, highlighting the potency of sounds in war that can convey emotion and signal intensity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भीष्म द्वारा युद्ध के अराजकता में सुनी जाने वाली भयावह ध्वनि को स्वीकारने का वर्णन करता है, जो एक भयंकर प्राणी की गरज की तरह होती है। वह फिर इसे अपने साथियों को बताता है, जो युद्ध में ध्वनियों की शक्ति को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Bhishma Parva, this shloka serves to emphasize the chaotic sounds of battle, illustrating the intensity of the conflict.

Meaning

The sound symbolizes the fear and reverberation of war, denoting the impact of fearsome events in life.

Application

This verse teaches us to remain aware of the sounds—both literal and metaphorical—that can influence our actions and emotions in various situations.