Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – निष्टनन्ति च मातङ्गा मुञ्चन्त्य अस्रूणि वाजिनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

निष्टनन्ति च मातङ्गा मुञ्चन्त्य अस्रूणि वाजिनः
पानीयं यवसं चापि नाभिनन्दन्ति माधव

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects the not-so-pleasant signs depicted by nature and animals before an impending conflict.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka conveys the anxiety of elephants and horses, manifesting their distress prior to the war. This unease mirrors the broader foreboding atmosphere felt by all living beings.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध से पहले हाथियों और घोड़ों की बेचैनी को दर्शाता है, जिनका तनाव समस्त जीवों द्वारा अनुभव किया जाता है। यह चिंताजनक वातावरण की ओर इशारा करता है।

Commentary

Context

The context surrounds the pre-war environment, highlighting the reactions of animals as foreshadowing of human turmoil.

Meaning

The verse serves as a reminder of unity in distress, emphasizing how all beings respond to the same energies affecting their world.

Application

This shloka promotes awareness of the world around us, encouraging compassion towards all beings who share in the turbulence of existence.