Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – मांसवर्षं पुनस तीव्रम आसीत कृष्ण चतुर्दशीम

Shloka (श्लोक)

मांसवर्षं पुनस तीव्रम आसीत कृष्ण चतुर्दशीम
अर्धरात्रे महाघॊरम अतृप्यंस तत्र राक्षसाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The night of Krishna Chaturdashi was severe with torrential rains of flesh, and the hungry demons roamed restlessly around.

Translations

English Translation

The night of Krishna Chaturdashi became intensely dreadful as it rained torrents of flesh. It was during this frightful night that the demons traversed the land, filled with an insatiable hunger, creating a scene of utter horror.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कृष्ण चतुर्दशी की रात अत्यंत भयानक हो गई जब मांस की तेज बारिश हुई। इस भयानक रात में राक्षसों ने भूख से व्याकुल होकर सारा देश घूम लिया, जिससे सारा दृश्य भयानक हो गया।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects the terrifying scenes of the battlefield, where even nature seemed to resonate with violence, highlighting the atmosphere during a significant event.

Meaning

The portrayal of flesh raining down implies the brutality of war, showcasing the terrible consequences of conflict and the insatiable nature of human greed.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of the horrors of war and the importance of compassion and restraint in our actions to avert such catastrophes.