Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – विवर्तमानं बहुशॊ रुधिरौघपरिप्लुतम

Shloka (श्लोक)
विवर्तमानं बहुशॊ रुधिरौघपरिप्लुतम
यदृच्छया निपतितं चक्रम आदित्यगॊचरम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes a wheel of fortune that has fallen, stained by the flood of blood from the battlefield.
Translations
English Translation
The verse illustrates the wheel that has rolled down inadvertently, drenched in blood, suggesting the turmoil, chaos, and the relentless cycle of life and death in the battlefield.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक एक चक्र का वर्णन करता है, जो अनायास नीचे गिर गया है, रक्त की बाढ़ से सना हुआ है, जिससे युद्ध के मैदान की हलचल और जीवन-मृत्यु के निरंतर चक्र का संकेत मिलता है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is set against the backdrop of the battlefield, highlighting the transient nature of victory and the fluidity of fortune in war.
Meaning
The imagery of the blood-stained wheel symbolizes the unpredictability of fate and the consequences stemming from the actions of warriors.
Application
This verse urges us to recognize that fortunes can change quickly and encourages mindfulness of our actions and their repercussions.
