Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तस्य संजनयन हर्षं कुरुवृद्धः पितामहः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तस्य संजनयन हर्षं कुरुवृद्धः पितामहः
सिंहनादं विनद्यॊच्चैः शङ्खं दध्मौ परतापवान

⚡ Quick Meaning

The revered grandfather of the Kurus, filled with joy, blew his conch loudly like a lion’s roar.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka depicts Bhishma’s gleeful response on the battlefield. As the patriarch of the Kuru dynasty, he blows his conch with great power, symbolizing courage and the initiation of the battle, evoking the image of a lion’s roar that signifies dominance and strength.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्धभूमि पर भीष्म का प्रसन्नता में उत्तर दर्शाता है। कुरु वंश के पितामह के रूप में, वह अपने शंख को जोर से बजाते हैं, जो साहस और युद्ध की आरंभ की प्रतीक है, और शेर के गर्जन की छवि उत्पन्न करता है जो प्रभुत्व और शक्ति का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

Set in a critical moment before the battles of Kurukshetra, this shloka motivates and energizes the warriors on his side with the sound of the conch.

Meaning

The shloka signifies the blend of emotions and duty as Bhishma prepares for the conflict ahead, showcasing the blend of joy and responsibility.

Application

This verse teaches the importance of maintaining courage and positivity in the face of challenges while also signaling the start of an important endeavor.