Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धार्तराष्ट्रास तरिधा भूता वध्यन्ते पाण्डुसृञ्जयैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

धार्तराष्ट्रास तरिधा भूता वध्यन्ते पाण्डुसृञ्जयैः
अगॊपाः पशवॊ ऽरण्ये बहुभिः शवापदैर इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes the mass slaughter in battle, indicating the high number of casualties.

Translations

English Translation

The forces of the Kauravas, caught in the onslaught of the Pandavas, suffered tremendous losses, resembling wild animals being hunted in a dense forest.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कौरवों की सेनाएँ, पाण्डवों के हमले में, अत्यधिक हानि उठाने लगीं, जिनका उदाहरण घने जंगल में शिकार की जा रही जंगली पशुओं जैसा था।

Commentary

Context

This shloka vividly depicts the horrors of battle and the slaughter that ensued during the Mahabharata war.

Meaning

The imagery highlights the devastating effects of war on humanity and the gravity of conflict.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the consequences of conflict in our own lives and the importance of peace.