Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – रथिना ताडितॊ नागॊ नाराचेनापतद वयसुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

रथिना ताडितॊ नागॊ नाराचेनापतद वयसुः
सारॊहश चापतद वाजी गजेनाताडितॊ भृशम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates the ferocity of the battle through the image of a wounded elephant.

Translations

English Translation

Struck by a charioteer, the majestic elephant fell, his strength undermined by a fierce arrow. In a similar fate, the powerful horse succumbed to the blows from an attacking elephant, highlighting the deep violence inherent in these battles.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक रथी द्वारा मारे जाने पर, वह महाकाय हाथी गिर पड़ा, उसकी शक्ति को एक भयंकर तीर ने कमजोर कर दिया। इसी प्रकार, शक्तिशाली घोड़ा एक आक्रमणकारी हाथी के प्रहारों से हार गया, जो इन युद्धों में निहित गहरी हिंसा को प्रकट करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse provides a vivid depiction of the battle’s intensity through the struggles of mighty creatures.

Meaning

It symbolizes the destructive nature of warfare, where the strongest can still fall under attack, reflecting the randomness of fate.

Application

This serves as a reminder of the unpredictable outcomes of war, emphasizing that power does not always guarantee survival.