Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – समाजम इव तच चित्रं परेक्षणाणा महारथाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

समाजम इव तच चित्रं परेक्षणाणा महारथाः
नालक्षयज जयं वयक्तम एकैकस्य निवारणे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the chaos of the battlefield as the great charioteers observe the unfolding events.

Translations

English Translation

The great warriors observed the battlefield as a chaotic tapestry, unable to discern which hero would attain victory amidst the tumultuous fighting.

हिंदी अनुवाद

महान योद्धाओं ने युद्धभूमि को एक अस्तिवाहक चित्र के रूप में देखा, और उनके लिए यह पहचानना कठिन था कि इस उथल-पुथल में कौन सा योद्धा विजय प्राप्त करेगा।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures the confusion experienced by the fighters, who were unable to gauge the outcome of the battle.

Meaning

It illustrates the unpredictability of war, stressing that each warrior’s fate remains uncertain amidst chaos.

Application

This shloka emphasizes the importance of awareness and clarity in the face of overwhelming circumstances in our own lives.