Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गन्धस्रग अग्र्यासन पानभॊजनैर; अभ्यर्चितां पाण्डुसुतैः परयत्नात

Shloka (श्लोक)

गन्धस्रग अग्र्यासन पानभॊजनैर; अभ्यर्चितां पाण्डुसुतैः परयत्नात
संवर्तकाग्निप्रतिमां जवलन्तीं; कृत्याम अथर्वाङ्गिरसीम इवॊग्राम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Resplendent and offered with devotion, the weapon resembled a fierce fire that could consume everything in its path.

Translations

English Translation

The weapon was adorned with fragrant garlands and ritually served by the Pandavas with utmost care, resembling a divine sacrificial fire, blazing bright as if it could annihilate all obstacles in its way.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह अस्त्र सुगंधित माला से सजाया गया था और पाण्डवों द्वारा अत्यधिक सावधानी से पूजा गया था, यह एक दिव्य यज्ञ अग्नि की तरह दिखता था, जो अपने मार्ग में सभी बाधाओं को समाप्त कर सकता था।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the sacredness and purpose behind unleashing potent weapons, illustrating them as powerful tools of righteousness.

Meaning

The representation of the weapon as a sacrificial fire signifies the dual nature of conflict: destruction for the greater good and the necessity of warfare in restoring dharma.

Application

This teaches us the importance of doing what is necessary for the greater good, even when it involves confrontation or difficult choices.