Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – बालादित्याम्बुजेन्दूनां तुल्यरूपाणि मारिष

Shloka (श्लोक)

बालादित्याम्बुजेन्दूनां तुल्यरूपाणि मारिष
संछिन्नान्य अर्जुन शरैः शिरांस्य उर्वीं परपेदिरे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka draws a parallel between the beauty of the moon and fallen heads in the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

The imagery compares fallen heads to the delicate beauty of the moon. It highlights the tragic beauty that often accompanies loss in a war, as even in death, there lies an eerie elegance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक गिरती हुई सिरों की तुलना चाँद की कोमल सुंदरता से करता है। यह युद्ध में हानि के प्रति एक अद्भुत सुंदरता का चित्रण करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the ongoing battle narrative, denoting the sorrow and madness of war.

Meaning

The comparison aims to evoke thought about the transient nature of beauty even amidst death and destruction.

Application

This shloka encourages appreciation of life and reflections on the paradox of beauty in loss.