Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – छित्त्वा धनूंषि वीराणां शरांश च बहुधा रणे

Shloka (श्लोक)

छित्त्वा धनूंषि वीराणां शरांश च बहुधा रणे
पातयाम आसतुर वीरौ शिरांसि शतशॊ नृणाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the fierce actions of warriors who, with their arrows, toppled the enemy’s warriors in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The action-packed verse illustrates how, in battle, the warriors shattered the bows of the enemies and brought down hundreds of heads with their arrows, showcasing the bloodshed and brutality of war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध में योद्धाओं के तेज़ और रुखे कार्यों को दर्शाता है, जिन्होंने शत्रुओं के धनुषों को तोड़कर शत-शत सिरों को अपने बाणों से गिरा दिया, युद्ध की धारा और बर्बरता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the intensity of the battlefield where drastic measures were taken by warriors to ensure victory.

Meaning

It symbolizes the ruthlessness of war, where skillful combat leads to significant sacrifices and victories.

Application

In our lives, it teaches us the importance of resilience in difficult situations and the necessity sometimes to confront challenges head-on.