Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पर्जन्य इव घर्मान्ते वृष्ट्या साद्रिद्रुमां महीम

Shloka (श्लोक)

पर्जन्य इव घर्मान्ते वृष्ट्या साद्रिद्रुमां महीम
आचार्य पुत्रस तां सेनां बाणवृष्ट्याभ्यवीवृषत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka compares the onslaught of arrows to a rainstorm, portraying its devastating effect on the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

Like rain at the end of a hot season, the son of the teacher unleashed a downpour of arrows upon the earth, which was akin to a forest of despair.

हिंदी अनुवाद

शिक्षक के पुत्र ने गर्मी के अंत में वर्षा के समान बाणों की बौछार की, जिससे धरती एक उदासी के जंगल की तरह हो गई।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the wrath of a skilled archer during the climactic battles in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The vivid imagery emphasizes the skill of archery and the extensive damage that can be wrought in warfare.

Application

This teaching speaks to the importance of skill and precision, highlighting how these traits can turn the tide in challenging situations.