Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शवानः काकाश च गृध्राश च वृका गॊमायुभिः सह

Shloka (श्लोक)

शवानः काकाश च गृध्राश च वृका गॊमायुभिः सह
परणेदुर भक्ष्यम आसाद्य विकृताश च मृगद्विजाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse highlights various creatures scavenging on the battlefield following the chaos of battle.

Translations

English Translation

Amidst the remnants of war, dogs, crows, vultures, and wolves gather with other beasts and birds, feasting on the fallen and reflecting the harsh realities of destruction.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्ध की बर्बादी के बीच, कुत्ते, कौवे, गिद्ध और भेड़िये अन्य जानवरों और पक्षियों के साथ मिलकर मरे हुए शवों पर भोजन करने के लिए इकट्ठा होते हैं, जो विनाश की कठोर वास्तविकताओं को दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reveals the aftermath of battle, illustrating the natural cycle of life and death, as scavengers come to consume what is left.

Meaning

The gathering of scavengers serves as a metaphor for the inevitability of death and the natural order persisting even in human destruction.

Application

We are reminded of the transient nature of life and the continuance of existence through cycles of destruction and renewal.