Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दवौ तरीन अपि गजारॊहान पिण्डितान वर्मितान अपि

Shloka (श्लोक)

दवौ तरीन अपि गजारॊहान पिण्डितान वर्मितान अपि
नाराचेन सुतीक्ष्णेन निजघान पिता तव

⚡ Quick Meaning

Even two or three heavily armored elephants fall before your father’s sharp arrows.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the might of Bhishma, illustrating how even multiple armored elephants are swiftly taken down by his acute and powerful arrows, proving his formidable nature as a warrior.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भीष्म की शक्ति पर जोर देता है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि कैसे कई सुसज्जित हाथियों को उसकी तेज और शक्तिशाली बाणों द्वारा आसानी से ढेर किया जाता है, जिससे उसकी युद्ध कौशल की महानता सिद्ध होती है।

Commentary

Context

The reference to elephants highlights the gravity of the battlefield, showcasing Bhishma’s unmatched power and strategy.

Meaning

It underscores the effectiveness of skill combined with strategic understanding, as opposed to mere brute force in warfare.

Application

This shloka teaches us to recognize that intelligence and skill can conquer seemingly overwhelming challenges, urging us to focus on strategy over sheer power.