Mahabharata Drona Parva – अनीकम असताम एतद धूमवर्णम उदीर्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)
अनीकम असताम एतद धूमवर्णम उदीर्यते
मलेच्छानां पापकर्तॄणां हिमवद दुर्गवासिनाम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka refers to the formation of a significant army characterized by deceit and malignancy.
Translations
English Translation
The verse suggests that among the assembly of the unworthy or dishonest fighters, there is a dark and dreadful presence akin to the ominous clouds of smoke, suggesting a foreboding force composed of evil-doers dwelling in the icy regions.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस श्लोक में अनुचित या धोखेबाज योद्धाओं की एक महत्वपूर्ण सेना का उल्लेख है, जो एक भयानक और दुष्ट उपस्थिति का गठन करती है, जिसका एक अंधकारमय स्वरूप संकेतित किया गया है।
Commentary
Context
This verse is situated in the Drona Parva, a narrative woven into the epic during the buildup to the Kurukshetra war, highlighting the treachery among adversaries.
Meaning
It signifies the moral decay and the presence of malevolence amongst certain groups, illuminating the darker aspects of human nature in conflict.
Application
This shloka serves as a caution against associating with the unscrupulous and reminds us of the consequences of aligning with deceptive forces in our lives.
