Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पतितैश चामरैश चैव शवेतच छत्रैश च भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

पतितैश चामरैश चैव शवेतच छत्रैश च भारत
बभूव धरणी पूर्णा नक्षत्रैर दयौर इव परभॊ

⚡ Quick Meaning

The ground was covered with fallen swords and white umbrellas, resembling a sky full of stars.

Translations

English Translation

The battlefield became covered with fallen swords and white umbrellas, creating an illusion akin to the sky being filled with stars, symbolizing the overwhelming presence of the dead.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्धभूमि पर गिरते हुए तलवारों और सफेद छत्रों से भरी हुई थी, जिससे एक आकाश की छवि बनती है जो सितारों से भरी होती है, मृतकों की बड़े पैमाने पर उपस्थिति का प्रतीक बनाती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse poignantly illustrates the aftermath of battle, evoking imagery of loss and the vast number of warriors affected by the conflict.

Meaning

The imagery of swords and umbrellas symbolizes not just the physical struggle but the weight of lives lost in the pursuit of victory.

Application

This shloka reminds us of the heavy costs of conflict and the importance of honoring those who have suffered due to the consequences of war.