Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तानि बद्धान्य अनिष्टानि लम्बमानानि भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

तानि बद्धान्य अनिष्टानि लम्बमानानि भारत
अदृश्यन्त महाराज नक्षत्राणि यथा दिवि

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those inauspicious signs seem to hang in the sky, as stars are obscured to the king.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the ominous signs that beset the battlefield. The metaphor of obscured stars suggests that inauspicious events loom overhead for the king, signifying foreboding in the current circumstances of the war, casting a shadow over the king’s resolve.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्धक्षेत्र में व्याप्त अशुभ संकेतों का चित्रण करता है। छुपे हुए तारे के उपमा से राजा के लिए अनिष्ट घटनाएँ आसमान में मंडरा रही हैं, जो युद्ध की वर्तमान परिस्थितियों में घातकता का संकेत देती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse falls at a critical time, symbolizing the king’s concerns amid rising tensions during the battle.

Meaning

It highlights the feeling of dread that can accompany leadership in times of crisis.

Application

Acknowledging the signs of distress around us can prepare us to confront challenges effectively.