Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – चामरापीड कवचाः सरस्तान्त्र नयनासवः

Shloka (श्लोक)
चामरापीड कवचाः सरस्तान्त्र नयनासवः
सारॊहास तुरगाः पेतुः पार्थ बाणहताः कषितौ
⚡ Quick Meaning
This verse depicts the chaos and destruction on the battlefield caused by Arjuna’s arrows.
Translations
English Translation
The battlefield shook with the impact of Arjuna’s arrows, as warriors clad in armor collided like fierce creatures, their eyes clouded with death’s veil. Horses trampled over fallen men, creating a scene of dreadful calamity.
हिंदी अनुवाद
अर्जुन के बाणों की चोट से युद्धभूमि कांप उठी, जैसे हरियाले जीवों के टकराने का अनुभव हो रहा हो। घोड़े गिरे हुए लोगों पर चढ़ते हुए, भयावह तबाही का दृश्य पैदा कर रहे थे।
Commentary
Context
This shloka highlights the aftermath of a fierce battle, focusing on the devastation experienced by both the warriors and the land.
Meaning
The imagery used signifies the extreme valor and ferocity in battle, symbolizing the consequences of war and the toll it takes on nature and humanity.
Application
The shloka serves as a reminder of the destructiveness of conflict and the need for peaceful resolution over violence.
