Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – परतिस्रॊतॊ ऽवहन नद्यः सरितः शॊणितॊदकाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

परतिस्रॊतॊ ऽवहन नद्यः सरितः शॊणितॊदकाः
फेनायमानाः कूपाश च नर्दन्ति वृषभा इव
पतन्त्य उल्काः स निर्घाताः शुष्काशनि विमिश्रिताः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The rivers flow red with blood, resembling furious bulls, and the celestial bodies fall like thunderbolts.

Translations

English Translation

The rivers, filled with blood, rage like furious bulls. They overflow, creating foam as they flow tumultuously. As the skies unleash their fury, celestial bodies descend like thunderbolts, signifying an intense confrontation between the forces of good and evil.

हिंदी अनुवाद

नदियाँ रक्त से भरी हुई हैं, जो क्रोधित वृषभों की तरह गरजती हैं। वे उफान पर हैं, और उनके प्रवाह में फेन पैदा हो रहा है। जैसे ही आकाश अपनी क्रोधी स्थिति को प्रकट करता है, तारे बिजली की तरह गिरते हैं, जो अच्छाई और बुराई के बीच तीव्र संघर्ष का संकेत देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka describes the overwhelming atmosphere during a fierce battle, showing both the physical and metaphysical impact of the conflict.

Meaning

This imagery signifies the chaos and violence that follow a great war, symbolizing the fine line between creation and destruction and the inevitability of consequences.

Application

Reflecting on this shloka encourages us to think about our own actions and the impact they have, inspiring a strive toward peaceful resolutions.