Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – उत्थितान्य अगणेयानि कबन्धानि समन्ततः

Shloka (श्लोक)

उत्थितान्य अगणेयानि कबन्धानि समन्ततः
नृत्यन्ति वै भूतगणाः संतृप्ता मांसशॊणितैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Countless spirits arise and dance around, fulfilled by the blood and meat around them.

Translations

English Translation

Numerous entities take form and engage in a dance of celebration, fed and satisfied by the remains of the battlefield. The imagery emphasizes the cycle of life and death, reflecting on the aftermath of warfare and its spiritual significance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अनगिनत आत्माएँ प्रकट हो रही हैं और युद्धभूमि के मृतकों के शवों से संतुष्ट होकर नृत्य कर रही हैं। यह युद्ध के बाद की स्थिति के साथ जीवन और मृत्यु के चक्र को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights how the battlefield transforms into a site of spiritual renewal, where the fallen’s energy inspires celebrations among spirits.

Meaning

The presence of spirits suggests that death is not an end but a continuation, as life force transitions into other forms, celebrating remnants of life.

Application

This shloka encourages us to acknowledge the transformations that follow loss, suggesting that there is a celebration inherent in the cycle of existence.