Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वज्रॊ नामैष तु वयूहॊ दुर्भिदः सर्वतॊ मुखः

Shloka (श्लोक)

वज्रॊ नामैष तु वयूहॊ दुर्भिदः सर्वतॊ मुखः
चापविद्युद धवजॊ घॊरॊ गुप्तॊ गाण्डीवधन्वना

⚡ Quick Meaning

The formidable army arrayed like a thunderbolt, invincible and secretive.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes an army structured like a thunderbolt, indomitable and shrouded in secrecy. The reference to Gandiva, Arjuna’s bow, enhances the sense of impending might and precision, demonstrating the high stakes of the battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक सेना का वर्णन करता है जो वज्र के समान व्यवस्थित है, जो अजेय और गुप्त है। अर्जुन की धनुष, गाण्डीव के संदर्भ से युद्ध की ऊंची दांव और सटीकता का संवेदना बढ़ती है, यह दर्शाते हुए कि युद्ध में क्या दांव है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka guides the reader to understand the formidable force of the army preparing for battle, echoing the tension and significance of the conflict in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The depiction of the army as a thunderbolt invites reflection on the combination of strength and strategy, emphasizing the hidden power awaiting to be unleashed.

Application

This encourages us to prepare ourselves with discipline and strategy, revealing our strengths only when the moment demands it, much like the army in this depiction.