Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – उष्णार्थॊ हि नरॊ यद्वज जलधाराः पतीच्छति

Shloka (श्लोक)

उष्णार्थॊ हि नरॊ यद्वज जलधाराः पतीच्छति
तथा जग्राह गाङ्गेयः शरधाराः शिखण्डिनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as a thirsty person yearns for water, Shikhandi on the battlefield yearns for the arrows to strike.

Translations

English Translation

This verse poetically compares Shikhandi’s hunger for battle to a thirsty man’s desire for water, illustrating his passionate eagerness to engage and the ferocity of his actions against Bhishma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक शिखंडी के युद्ध के प्रति भूख को एक प्यासे आदमी की पानी की इच्छा से तुलना करता है, जिससे उनके युद्ध में भाग लेने और भीष्म के खिलाफ उनकी निरंतरता का स्पष्ट चित्रण होता है।

Commentary

Context

Set amid the fierce conflicts of the Kurukshetra War, this moment amplifies the urgency and intensity of Shikhandi’s actions as he engages in the battle.

Meaning

The comparison indicates an intense craving to act in one’s destined role, a reflection of inner motivations and actions aligned with purpose.

Application

This teaches us to embrace our passions and pursue our goals with fervor, highlighting how motivation can drive one towards action.