Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वृषा यथा भग्नशृङ्गाः शीर्णदन्ता गजा इव

Shloka (श्लोक)

वृषा यथा भग्नशृङ्गाः शीर्णदन्ता गजा इव
मध्याह्ने परत्यपायाम निर्जिता धर्मसूनुना

⚡ Quick Meaning

Like elephants with broken tusks and torn teeth, the warriors faced utter defeat by the son of Dharma.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka uses the metaphor of defeated elephants to describe warriors suffering heavy losses in battle, effectively encapsulating the devastation of defeat by the hands of the noble Pandava, the son of Dharma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पराजित हाथियों की उपमा का उपयोग करता है जो युद्ध में भारी हानि को दर्शाते हैं, यह पूरी तरह से धर्म के पुत्र, पाण्डव द्वारा की गई पराजय की तबाही को समाहित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This metaphor highlights the gravity of defeat in battle and speaks to the fate of the troops at this juncture in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The symbolic representation of defeated elephants illustrates not only physical but also emotional devastation faced by the warriors at the hands of their foes.

Application

It serves as a reminder of the heavy toll of battle, urging leaders to consider the emotional and psychological aftermath of conflict on their troops.