Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स गाढविद्धॊ वयथितस तॊत्त्रार्दित इव दविपः

Shloka (श्लोक)

स गाढविद्धॊ वयथितस तॊत्त्रार्दित इव दविपः
उत्पपात तदाकाशं समन्ताद वैनतेयवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates a mighty creature, troubled and injured, taking flight into the sky like a distressed elephant.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, the allegory of a wounded elephant captures a combatant’s distress and ultimate determination to rise above the challenges, akin to a majestic bird soaring into the skies despite injuries sustained in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, एक घायल हाथी की उपमा एक योद्धा की विषाद और साहस को दर्शाती है, जो लड़ाई में आघात सहने के बाद भी आसमान में ऊँचा उठने के लिए प्रयासरत है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka portrays the moment when a warrior, although weary and wounded, manages to gather his strength to rise amidst chaos during the Kurukshetra War.

Meaning

The metaphor reflects resilience in adversity, urging us to push forward even when faced with severe challenges and struggles in life.

Application

It serves as a reminder that, like the warrior, we too must rise to face our fears and adversities, transforming our weaknesses into strengths.