Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सिंहनादांश च बहुशः शृṇु घॊरान भयानकान

Shloka (श्लोक)

सिंहनादांश च बहुशः शृṇु घॊरान भयानकान
तस्माद याहि शनैः सूत जघनं परिपालय

⚡ Quick Meaning

A command to listen to the terrifying sounds of lions and to approach the battlefield cautiously.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes the menacing sound of lion roars on the battlefield, urging the charioteer to slowly uphold valiant strength amidst fearsome circumstances, thus setting a serious tone for the conflict ahead.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक battlefield पर शेरों की डरावनी आवाज़ों का संकेत देता है, और सारथी से कहता है कि वह धैर्य से जघन बाण चलाते हुए अपनी ताकत बनाए रखें, जिससे युद्ध की गंभीरता का माहौल बनता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka presents the urgency of war preparations, driving home the psychological impact of the battlefield ambiance with the roars heard in the background.

Meaning

It conveys the duality of fear and courage, balancing the inherent dread of war with the valor required to confront these fears successfully.

Application

This reminds us that challenges in life may come with fear but requires us to bravely face them while maintaining composure and strength.