Mahabharata Vana Parva – तम आपतन्तं तवरितं गजेन्द्रं; धनंजयः कुम्भविभागमध्ये

Shloka (श्लोक)

तम आपतन्तं तवरितं गजेन्द्रं; धनंजयः कुम्भविभागमध्ये
आ कर्ण पूर्णेन दृढायसेन; बाणेन विव्याध महाजवेन

⚡ Quick Meaning

Arjuna swiftly attacks the charging elephant with a powerful arrow, demonstrating his unmatched skill in archery.

Translations

English Translation

Dhananjaya (Arjuna) spots the charging elephant with immense speed and, with a strong arrow from his bow, aims and strikes true with unwavering accuracy, showcasing his exceptional archery skills on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

धनंजय (अर्जुन) तेजी से दौड़ते हुए गजेन्द्र को देखते हैं और अपने धनुष से निरंतर एक मजबूत बाण की सहायता से सटीक निशाना लगाते हैं, जो युद्धभूमि पर उनकी असाधारण तीरंदाजी कौशल को प्रदर्शित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects on Arjuna’s agility and precision in the midst of chaos during the Virata War, adding tension to the narrative of the epic.

Meaning

It portrays Arjuna as a supreme warrior, highlighting the significance of skill and timing in overcoming challenges in a critical warfare scenario.

Application

One can take inspiration from this shloka to cultivate skills and focus, necessary to tackle difficult situations in life effectively.