Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – परेषिताश च महामात्रैर वारणाः परवारणाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परेषिताश च महामात्रैर वारणाः परवारणाः
अभिघ्नन्ति विषाणाग्रैर वारणान एव संयुगे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse conveys the image of elephants charging into battle, striking with their tusks.

Translations

English Translation

Sent forth by their mighty leaders, the elephants surged into battle, attacking others with their tusks, symbolizing the sheer force and overpowering presence of war elephants on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अपने शक्तिशाली नेताओं द्वारा भेजे गए, हाथी युद्ध में धूम धड़ाका करते हैं, अपने दांतों से अन्य हाथियों पर आक्रमण करते हैं, जो युद्ध के मैदान में हाथियों की शक्ति और प्रभावशाली उपस्थित को दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the use of war elephants in ancient battles, an important tradition reflected throughout the epic of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The forceful imagery of charging elephants signifies the might and chaos of the battlefield and the crucial role such animals played in warfare.

Application

This excerpt teaches us to recognize the need for strength and strategy in facing challenges, drawing parallels between historical battles and personal disputes today.