Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततो भीष्मो महाबाहुर विनद्य जलदॊ यथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततो भीष्मो महाबाहुर विनद्य जलदॊ यथा
तालमात्रं धनुर गृह्य शङ्खम अभ्यद्रवद रणे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes Bhishma’s powerful call to battle, likening it to a thunderous roar as he takes up his bow.

Translations

English Translation

Here, Bhishma, the mighty warrior, releases a thunderous sound like that of clouds and swiftly picks up his bow to blow the conch, indicating his readiness to engage in combat.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यहाँ भीष्म, महान योद्धा, बादलों की गड़गड़ाहट से समान आवाज़ देते हैं और युद्ध में सम्मिलित होने के लिए तेजी से धनुष उठाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka encapsulates Bhishma’s readiness for battle during the great war, symbolizing courage and determination.

Meaning

The comparison to thunder illustrates the powerful presence that Bhishma commands on the battlefield.

Application

This serves as a metaphor for preparing oneself mentally and physically before embarking on challenges.