Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – चक्रैर विमथितैः के चित के चिच छिन्नैर मह धवजैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

चक्रैर विमथितैः के चित के चिच छिन्नैर मह धवजैः
परत्यदृश्यन्त समरे तावका निहताः परैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse expresses the destructive chaos observed in the battlefield, highlighting how fallen warriors lay unseen under the torn flags.

Translations

English Translation

With the whirling chariots and the torn flags, many valiant warriors become invisible in the chaos of battle, overwhelmed by their opponents, portraying the high cost of warfare.

हिंदी अनुवाद

घुंघराले रथों और फटे ध्वजाओं के साथ, कई वीर योद्धा युद्ध के अराजकता में अदृश्य हो जाते हैं, अपने विरोधियों द्वारा पराजित होते हुए, युद्ध के उच्च मूल्य को दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the tragic consequences of war, emphasizing the sacrifices made by warriors in the tumult of battle.

Meaning

It reflects on the lamentable but real cost of warfare, symbolizing how swiftly valiance can fade in the chaos of conflict.

Application

War, metaphorically representing life’s challenges, highlights the fleeting nature of achievements amidst overwhelming circumstances.