Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तैश चापि विद्धः शुशुभे रुधिरेण समुक्षितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तैश चापि विद्धः शुशुभे रुधिरेण समुक्षितः
गिरिप्रस्रवणैर यद्वद गिरिर धातुमिमिश्रितैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Wounded by arrows, he glimmered like a mountain covered in streams of blood.

Translations

English Translation

The imagery presented in this shloka evokes the powerful visual of a warrior, gravely injured in battle and illuminated by the blood that spilled around him, resembling a mountain that is adorned with runnels of water, emphasizing the severity and chaos of war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक योद्धा के वीरतापूर्ण चित्रण को प्रस्तुत करता है, जो युद्ध में गंभीर रूप से घायल होकर अपने चारों ओर बहे हुए रक्त से जगमगा रहा है, जैसे एक पहाड़ जलधाराओं से सुसज्जित हो, जो युद्ध की गंभीरता और अराजकता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This line portrays the physical toll of battle, capturing the visual drama that unfolds in the epic clash of the Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

It reflects the reality of consequences that battle inflicts on warriors, serving as a reminder of both suffering and honor associated with violence.

Application

This shloka reminds us to appreciate the sacrifices made by individuals in conflicts and to strive for peace and resolution over confrontation.