Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दरॊणस तु पञ्चविंशत्या शवेतवाहनम आर्दयत

Shloka (श्लोक)

दरॊणस तु पञ्चविंशत्या शवेतवाहनम आर्दयत
वासुदेवं च सप्तत्या बाह्वॊर उरसि चाशुगैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Arjuna strikes at Drona, breaking his chariot and attacking with great speed.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes how Arjuna, with great valor, attacks Drona’s chariot, breaking it apart while also targeting the formidable Vasudeva. The intensity of the battle is depicted as Arjuna utilizes his arrows with great precision and speed against these mighty foes.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि अर्जुन, महान वीरता के साथ, द्रोण के रथ पर हमला करता है, उसे तोड़ते हुए और शक्तिशाली वासुदेव को भी लक्षित करते हुए। अर्जुन अपने तीरों का उपयोग करके इन महान शत्रुओं के खिलाफ तेजी और सटीकता के साथ युद्ध की तीव्रता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This incident occurs during the great Kurukshetra war, showcasing Arjuna’s intense focus against his mentor Drona, adding emotional weight to their confrontation.

Meaning

The imagery of breaking the chariot represents overcoming one’s mentors and confronting personal challenges in battle, illustrating the complexity of duty and emotion.

Application

This shloka teaches us about the importance of resoluteness and courage in the face of tough challenges, emphasizing the need to push through against experienced adversaries.