Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – हिमात्यये यथा कक्षं शुष्कं वातेरितॊ महान

Shloka (श्लोक)

हिमात्यये यथा कक्षं शुष्कं वातेरितॊ महान
अग्निर दहेत तथा सेनां मामिकां सधनंजयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Just as a strong wind can dry up a wet area, so too can the fire of conflict destroy the army.

Translations

English Translation

As a mighty wind can dry up a damp chamber, so shall the great fire of war consume the army of my opponents, Arjuna. This shloka illustrates the devastating potential of conflict and highlights the intensity of the battlefield dynamics.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जैसे एक प्रबल वायु आर्द्र कमरे को सुखा देती है, वैसे ही युद्ध की अग्नि मेरे विरोधियों की सेना को भस्म कर देगी, अर्जुन। यह श्लोक युद्ध के नाशक प्रभाव को दर्शाता है और युद्धभूमि की तीव्रता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse serves as a metaphor to express the destructiveness that arises in war, signifying the formidable nature of the forces at play.

Meaning

It emphasizes that the outcome of conflict is not only physical but can deeply affect the very essence of the opposing force.

Application

This shloka serves as a warning of the destructive nature of contentious disputes and the importance of seeking resolution before conflicts escalate.