Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तम उद्यतमहाचापं निशाम्य वयथिता नृपाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तम उद्यतमहाचापं निशाम्य वयथिता नृपाः
युगान्तकालसमये दण्डहस्तम इवान्तकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The kings, seeing the raised bow, trembled in fear.

Translations

English Translation

Upon witnessing the massive bow being raised, the kings became fearful, sensing the arrival of annihilation that would take place at the end of an era.

हिंदी अनुवाद

विशाल धनुष के उठते हुए देखकर राजाओं में भय का माहौल छा गया, जैसे युगान्त का अंत नजदीक आ रहा हो।

Commentary

Context

This shloka signifies intense moments in battle when prevailing fears heighten the stakes for all involved.

Meaning

It encapsulates the emotional turmoil experienced in life and warfare, particularly in moments of high tension.

Application

It teaches us to recognize fear as a natural response and to understand how it can elicit strong reactions in critical situations.