Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – महाभूता भूमिकम्पे चतुरः सागरान पृथक

Shloka (श्लोक)

महाभूता भूमिकम्पे चतुरः सागरान पृथक
वेलाम उद्वर्तयन्ति सम कषॊभयन्तः पुनः पुनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The great elements shake the ground as the four oceans surge, causing tumultuous waves repeatedly.

Translations

English Translation

The great elemental forces shake the earth as the four oceans roar and create violent waves that rise and crash, symbolizing the overwhelming chaos of battle and the cyclical nature of destruction and creation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

महान तत्व पृथ्वी को हिलाते हैं; चार महासागर गरजते हैं और भयानक लहरें उठाते हैं और गिराते हैं, जो युद्ध की अव्यवस्था और तबाही एवं सृष्टि के चक्रीय स्वभाव को दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka encapsulates the magnitude of the battle’s chaos, evoking an image of nature reacting fiercely to human actions.

Meaning

The depiction serves as a reminder of the interplay between nature and humanity, where conflicts can disrupt not just society but the very elements that sustain life.

Application

Encouraging reflection, it prompts us to seek kinder resolutions to our disputes, considering the wider impact on our world.