Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततः सुनाभं वसुदेवपुत्रः; सूर्यप्रभं वज्रसमप्रभावम

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततः सुनाभं वसुदेवपुत्रः; सूर्यप्रभं वज्रसमप्रभावम
कषुरान्तम उद्यम्य भुजेन चक्रं; रथाद अवप्लुत्य विसृज्य वाहान

⚡ Quick Meaning

Then, Krishna, shining like the sun, mounted the chariot and prepared for battle.

Translations

English Translation

Krishna, son of Vasudeva, shining with a brilliance akin to the sun, seized his divine discus. He sprang from his chariot and prepared for the impending conflict, embodying valor and divine power.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वसुदेव के पुत्र श्री कृष्ण, जो सूर्य के समान चमक रहे थे, ने अपना दिव्य चक्र उठाया। वह अपने रथ से कूद पड़े और impending युद्ध की तैयारी करने लगे, साहस और दिव्यता का प्रतीक बने।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures a pivotal moment in the Kurukshetra war where Krishna prepares for battle, illustrating the divine intervention truth pivotal to the events that unfold in this great epic.

Meaning

The imagery encapsulated in the shloka signifies the elevated status of Krishna, portraying him as a warrior appointed to protect righteousness through formidable power, ready to confront evil.

Application

In life, drawing forth courage and clarity, like Krishna wielding His discus, reminds us of the need to prepare ourselves against challenges, asserting control over our circumstances with divine consciousness.