Mahabharata Shanti Parva – स पुनस ताञ जघानाशु बालान अपि नराधिप

Shloka (श्लोक)

स पुनस ताञ जघानाशु बालान अपि नराधिप
गर्भस्थैस तु मही वयाप्ता पुनर एवाभवत तदा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts a significant battle where even children were slain by the valiant Kshatriyas.

Translations

English Translation

The verse narrates how a Kshatriya king, in the heat of battle, slaughtered not just the warriors but also the helpless children, indicating the brutality of war and its indiscriminate nature on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि एक क्षत्रिय राजा ने युद्ध में केवल योद्धाओं को ही नहीं, बल्कि मासूम बच्चों को भी मार डाला, इससे युद्ध की क्रूरता और लड़ाई के मैदान पर इसके शारीरिक रूप को समझाया जाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects on the ruthless nature of war, particularly in the context of Shanti Parva’s teachings on ethics and morality.

Meaning

It illustrates the tragic outcomes of war, where even the innocent are not spared, and it questions the morality of actions taken in battle.

Application

This shloka serves as a somber reminder of the costs of conflict and the importance of seeking peaceful resolutions in modern-day scenarios.