Mahabharata Vana Parva – तद अनीकं महत तेषां विबभौ सागरस्वनम
Shloka (श्लोक)
तद अनीकं महत तेषां विबभौ सागरस्वनम
सर्पमाणम इवाकाशे वनं बहुल पादपम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka describes a great multitude that resembled the sound of the ocean, akin to a serpent in the sky, amidst a dense forest with many trees.
Translations
English Translation
The formation of the mighty army was likened to the roaring of the ocean. It appeared in the skies like a huge serpent, surrounded by a thick forest of trees.
हिंदी अनुवाद
महा सैन्य का गठन महासागर की गर्जना के समान था। यह आकाश में विशाल नाग के समान दिखाई दिया, जिसमें घने पेड़ों का जंगल था।
Commentary
Context
This shloka occurs in the context of the Virata war, illustrating the formidable size and presence of the Kaurava army.
Meaning
The imagery used reflects the overwhelming power and might of the army, suggesting its impenetrable nature.
Application
This shloka reminds us of the importance of unity and strength in numbers, a valuable lesson for any collective endeavor.
