Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – एकॊ दवाभ्यां हतः शेषे तवम अधर्मेण धार्मिकः

Shloka (श्लोक)

एकॊ दवाभ्यां हतः शेषे तवम अधर्मेण धार्मिकः
इति यूपध्वजस्यैताः सत्रियः करॊशन्ति माधव

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the dismay of the women as they lament the outcome of the war and its implications.

Translations

English Translation

The women cry out about the tragic events at hand, questioning how one is slain while another stands firm, pointing to the injustice that seems to be prevalent in the realm of ethics and dharma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

महिलाएं युद्ध की त्रासदी पर विलाप कर रही हैं, यह सवाल उठाते हुए कि एक को कैसे मारा गया जबकि दूसरा स्थिर खड़ा है, इस अन्याय की ओर इशारा करते हुए जो नैतिकता और धर्म के क्षेत्र में प्रबल प्रतीत होता है।

Commentary

Context

This moment captures the emotional turmoil faced by the women in the epic who have lost their loved ones during the great war.

Meaning

Here, the complexities of duty, justice, and the impact of war on the lives of those left behind are poignantly highlighted.

Application

This shloka teaches us to reflect on the consequences of our actions and the scope of dharma amidst strife.