Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अद्य सर्वा दिशॊ राजन धाराभिर इव संकुलाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अद्य सर्वा दिशॊ राजन धाराभिर इव संकुलाः
आवृताः पत्रिभिस तीक्ष्णैर दरष्टारॊ मामकैर इह

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates the overwhelming presence of the enemy and the strategic chaos of the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

Today, all directions, O King, are densely covered as if by a downpour, veiled with sharp arrows that hover like clouds, creating confusion in the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आज, सभी दिशाएँ, हे राजा, जैसे मूसलधार बारिश से भरी होती हैं, तीक्ष्ण बाणों से आवृत हैं, जो बादलों की भाँति भ्रम उत्पन्न कर रही हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the essence of battle confusion and the strategic complexities faced by warriors during warfare.

Meaning

The vivid imagery of arrows compared to rain emphasizes the magnitude of the conflict and the chaos it brings to the warriors involved.

Application

This verse teaches us to recognize and navigate complexities in our own battles, whether literal or metaphorical.