Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – उत्सृज्य तुरगान के चिद रथान के चिच च मारिष

Shloka (श्लोक)

उत्सृज्य तुरगान के चिद रथान के चिच च मारिष
गजान अन्ये समुत्सृज्य पराद्रवन्त दिशॊ दश

⚡ Quick Meaning

Abandoning their horses and chariots, various warriors, including elephants, flee in all directions.

Translations

English Translation

This verse depicts the chaotic scene of the battlefield where warriors lose their composure and abandon their steeds and chariots. Amid thickening confusion, even majestic elephants are left behind as they hurry to escape the looming disaster of battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्धभूमि के उस अव्यवस्थित दृश्य को बताता है जहाँ योद्धा अपने घोड़ों और रथों को छोड़ देते हैं। बढ़ती हुई भ्रमित स्थिति में, भव्य हाथी भी रह जाते हैं और युद्ध के संभावित विनाश से भागने के लिए व्यग्र होते हैं।

Commentary

Context

The verse illustrates the pandemonium of war, emphasizing how fear can lead to a complete breakdown of order among even the bravest of warriors.

Meaning

This shloka conveys that in times of extreme duress, self-preservation instinct can override duty, highlighting a universal theme of human nature in crises.

Application

In modern scenarios, this can serve as a reflection on how panic can disrupt order and effectiveness, offering lessons in calmness and resilience in the face of adversity.