Shloka (श्लोक)
उलूक पक्षध्वजिभिर देवतायतनैर वृतम
लॊहघण्टा परिष्कारं शवयूथपरिवारितम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka discusses the protection offered by divine forms and the sanctity of offerings.
Translations
English Translation
The verse describes how the owl, with its flag-like wings, is surrounded by sacred spaces of gods, with closely-knit ceremonies like bells, forming a protective ambiance for the amassed corpses of a broken army.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक बताता है कि उल्लू अपने ध्वज जैसे पंखों के साथ देवताओं की पवित्र जगहों से घिरा हुआ है, जहाँ लोह के घण्टे जैसे समारोह अनुष्ठान करते हैं, जो बिखरे सेना के शवों के लिए सुरक्षा का वातावरण तैयार करते हैं।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is set in the Shanti Parva, illustrating the consequences of battle and the sacred rituals that surround the dead.
Meaning
The meaning lies in understanding the importance of divine protection and ritual reverence for the perished in war.
Application
Practicing remembrance and honor for those who have passed and invoking divine blessings is a crucial practice highlighted here.
