Shloka 29

Yuddha-yajña-vyākhyāna (The Battle as Sacrifice): Ambarīṣa–Indra Saṃvāda

Devanagari script

नीलचर्मावृतै: खड्गैर्बाहुभि: परिघोपमै:

Transliteration

nīlacarmāvṛtaiḥ khaḍgair bāhubhiḥ parighopamaiḥ

Translation

Ambarīṣa describes warriors whose arms, like iron clubs, wield swords sheathed in dark leather—an image emphasizing formidable martial readiness and the intimidating force that accompanies unrighteous aggression as well as disciplined protection when aligned with dharma.

Word by Word

• नीलचर्मावृतैः: covered with blue leather
• नीलचर्मावृतैः: Karana
• Type: Adjective
• Root: नीलचर्मावृत
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental, Plural

• खड्गैः: with swords
• खड्गैः: Karana
• Type: Noun
• Root: खड्ग
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental, Plural

• बाहुभिः: with arms
• बाहुभिः: Karana
• Type: Noun
• Root: बाहु
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental, Plural

• परिघोपमैः: like iron bars/clubs
• परिघोपमैः: Karana
• Type: Adjective
• Root: परिघोपम
• Form: Masculine, Instrumental, Plural

Speaker

अम्बरीष उवाच

Characters & Entities

• अम्बरीष (Ambarīṣa)
• खड्ग (sword)
• नीलचर्म (dark leather covering/sheath)
• परिघ (iron club)