Mahabharata Drona Parva – ताव उभौ शरचित्राङ्गौ रुधिरेण समुक्षितौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

ताव उभौ शरचित्राङ्गौ रुधिरेण समुक्षितौ
बभूवतुर महात्मानौ पुष्पिताव इव किंशुकौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse beautifully depicts the intensity of battle through vivid imagery.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka describes both warriors, like blossoming Kinsuka trees, but drenched in blood, representing their tragic fates in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दोनों योद्धाओं का वर्णन करते हुए, रक्त में सने हुए पुष्पित किंशुक के पेड़ों के समान दर्शाता है, जो युद्ध में उनके दुखद भाग्य का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

In the context of war in Drona Parva, this verse captures the duality of beauty and tragedy present in battle.

Meaning

This imagery evokes a reflection on the valor and the devastating consequences faced by warriors in their struggle.

Application

This shloka reminds us of the beauty intertwined with pain in life and the honor in sacrifice for a greater cause.