Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – हृतॊत्तमाङ्गाः सकन्धेषु गजानां गजयॊधिनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

हृतॊत्तमाङ्गाः सकन्धेषु गजानां गजयॊधिनः
अदृश्यन्ताचलाग्रेषु दरुमा भग्नशिखा इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

The remarkable elephants and their riders have fallen as mightily as broken trees.

Translations

English Translation

The sight of the brave riders atop the majestic elephants, now toppled in the fierce war, resembles strong trees shattered at the peak of a mountain, illustrating the overwhelming power and the chaos of the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्ध के दौरान राजसी हाथियों पर सवार बहादुर योद्धाओं का पलटना और गिरना, जैसे पहाड़ की चोटी पर टूटे हुए मजबूत वृक्षों की छवि को प्रस्तुत करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka refers to the aftermath of a heated battle, where the powerful elephants, once symbols of strength, now lay defeated.

Meaning

The analogy of broken trees epitomizes the destruction witnessed during conflicts, reminding us of the fragility of strength in the face of warfare.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the impermanence of power and the inevitable fate that follows a harsh conflict.