Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सूर्ये चास्तम अनुप्राप्ते रजसा चाभिसंवृते

Shloka (श्लोक)

सूर्ये चास्तम अनुप्राप्ते रजसा चाभिसंवृते
नाज्ञायत तदा शत्रुर न सुहृन न च किं चन

⚡ Quick Meaning

When the sun set, and the battlefield was shrouded in dust, no one – enemy or ally – had any idea what to do.

Translations

English Translation

This stanza emphasizes the moment when darkness and dust enveloped the battlefield after sunset, causing confusion not only among enemies but also amongst allies, indicating the universal bewilderment amidst chaos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस क्षण की व्याख्या करता है जब सूर्य अस्त हुआ और युद्धक्षेत्र धूल से ढक गया, जिससे न केवल दुश्मन बल्कि मित्र भी उलझन में आ गए, जो अराजकता के बीच सामान्य विफलता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This moment captures the uncertain, tense atmosphere at dusk during a battle, where visibility and strategy become compromised.

Meaning

It reflects on how unpredictability in warfare impacts not just the hostility between sides but also the cohesion among allies.

Application

This serves as a metaphor for life, indicating that unpredictability can create confusion in any domain, stressing the need for clarity and adaptability.