Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शॊणितॊदां रथावर्तां हस्तिग्राहसमाकुलाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शॊणितॊदां रथावर्तां हस्तिग्राहसमाकुलाम
छत्रहंसां कर्दमिनीं बाहुपन्नग संकुलाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Amidst chaos, the area was a bloody battlefield filled with chariots and elephants.

Translations

English Translation

The battlefield was drenched in red, symbolizing bloodshed, and teeming with chariots and elephants. The imagery evokes a sense of chaos and urgency, showcasing the fierce nature of the encounter, where both side’s armies faced significant losses in valorous combat.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्धभूमि रक्तï में सनी हुई थी, जो हत्या का प्रतीक था, और रथ और हाथियों से भरी हुई थी। यह दृश्य युद्ध की अराजकता और तात्कालिकता को दर्शाता है, जहाँ दोनों पक्षों की सेनाएँ वीरता से लड़ाई में महत्वपूर्ण क्षति का सामना कर रही थीं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka depicts the intensity and grisly reality of the battlefield during a significant battle scene.

Meaning

It highlights the brutal consequences of war, evoking the violence and loss, ultimately reminding us of the human cost of conflict.

Application

In today’s world, this serves as a reminder to seek peaceful resolutions to conflicts, as war can have devastating impacts on all involved.