Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – पार्श्वैस तु दारितैर अन्ये वारणैर वरवारणाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पार्श्वैस तु दारितैर अन्ये वारणैर वरवारणाः
मुमुचुः शॊणितं भूरि धातून इव महीधराः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Others, struck by elephants, unleashed torrents of blood like mountains producing streams.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka elaborates on the great devastation caused by elephants in battle, as they crush opponents leading to a gushing stream of blood, evoking the force of nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में युद्ध में हाथियों के द्वारा उत्पन्न हुए विनाश का वर्णन किया गया है, जो अपने शत्रुओं को कुचलकर रक्त की धारा छोड़ते हैं, जैसे पर्वत धाराओं का उत्पादन करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

From the Bhishma Parva, this shloka highlights the ferocity of ancient warfare where elephants were formidable instruments of destruction.

Meaning

The comparison to mountains signifies the overwhelming and unstoppable nature of destruction in war.

Application

This verse communicates the importance of respecting power and its potential consequences in any realm of life.