Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – bhāradvāja mukhāḥ sarve bhīmasenajighāṁsayā

Shloka (श्लोक)

bhāradvāja mukhāḥ sarve bhīmasenajighāṁsayā
nānāvidhāni śastrāṇi bhīmasya orasya apātayan
sahitāḥ pāṇḍavaṁ sarve pīḍayantaḥ samantataḥ

⚡ Quick Meaning

All the warriors, driven by the desire to conquer Bhima, unleashed various weapons upon him from all directions.

Translations

English Translation

All the formidable warriors, led by the sage Bharadvaja, focused on defeating Bhima, attempting to strike him down with an array of weapons from every angle. Their collective determination showcased the fierce opposition Bhima faced on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सभी शक्तिशाली योद्धा, जो भरद्वाज के नेतृत्व में थे, भीम को पराजित करने के इरादे से, हर दिशा से उन पर अस्त्रों की बौछार करने का प्रयास कर रहे थे। उनकी सामूहिक लगन यह दर्शाती थी कि भीम की चुनौतियाँ कितनी कठिन थीं।

Commentary

Context

In this shloka, the intense struggle Bhima faced from multiple opponents is laid bare, illustrating the complexity and pressures of battle.

Meaning

This emphasizes the solidarity of the Kaurava side against a single warrior, symbolizing how teamwork is often necessary in overcoming challenges.

Application

We learn from this verse the importance of collaboration and unity when confronting significant challenges, whether in warfare or in life.