Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तेन शब्देन वित्रस्ताः सर्वे सहयवारणाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तेन शब्देन वित्रस्ताः सर्वे सहयवारणाः
पराद्रवन सहसा भीताः शकुनेश च पदानुगाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The sound struck fear into all the elephants, causing them to rush away in terror.

Translations

English Translation

All the elephants became frightened by that sound and rushed away in terror. They were suddenly alarmed and took to flight, following the call of the bird, demonstrating their vulnerability in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

उस ध्वनि से सभी हाथी आतंकित हो गए और अचानक डरकर भागने लगे। उन्होंने भयभीत होकर उड़ान भरी, जो युद्ध में उनकी दुर्बलता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the moment during the great Mahabharata war when a terrifying sound instills fear in the mighty war elephants, a critical point in the battle.

Meaning

Fear and panic can affect even the strongest entities in difficult situations. This reflects the unpredictability of war, where psychological factors play a significant role.

Application

Understanding that fear can overwhelm even the strongest can help us cope with challenges in our lives. Courage is about facing and overcoming these fears.