Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अर्धॊन्नत शरीरस्य रूपम आसीन नृपस्य तत

Shloka (श्लोक)

अर्धॊन्नत शरीरस्य रूपम आसीन नृपस्य तत
करुद्धस्याशीविषस्येवच छिन्नपुच्छस्य भारत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse describes a king with an elevated posture, akin to a venomous serpent.

Translations

English Translation

The appearance of the king, seated upright, resembled that of a raised serpent, symbolizing alarming anger. It invokes the image of a coiled snake, suggesting latent danger within the king’s temperament.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राजा की मुद्रा, जो सीधे बैठे हुए है, एक उठे हुए सांप के समान प्रतीत होती है, जो भयानक क्रोध का प्रतीक है। यह एक कुंडलित नाग की छवि का भाव व्यक्त करता है, जो राजा के स्वभाव में छिपी हुई भयानकता का संकेत देता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reveals the tense emotional state within the battlefield as depicted in the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The metaphor of the king being like a serpent underscores the idea that anger can lead to unpredictable and dangerous outcomes.

Application

This teaches us to manage our anger carefully, as unchecked rage can lead to destructive paths.