Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे धर्मज्ञैर बहुभिर वृते

Shloka (श्लोक)

धर्मक्षेत्रे कुरुक्षेत्रे धर्मज्ञैर बहुभिर वृते
उञ्छवृत्तिर दविजः कश चित कापॊतिर अभवत पुरा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks about the moral nature of the Kurukshetra battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

The verse highlights the significance of Kurukshetra as a holy site where many righteous and learned beings are present. It emphasizes how amidst the battlefield’s chaos, there was a unique occurrence indicative of Dharma.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कुरुक्षेत्र के धर्मात्मा क्षेत्र होने का उल्लेख करता है, जहाँ पर कई ज्ञानी और धर्मज्ञ लोग उपस्थित थे। यह युद्धभूमि में धर्म से जुड़े एक अद्वितीय घटना का संकेत देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse sets the stage for the epic battle of Kurukshetra, symbolizing the clash of righteousness and unrighteousness.

Meaning

It signifies the importance of a sacred space in the midst of conflict, denoting that even battles can be fought for dharma.

Application

This teaches us to recognize sacredness in even the most challenging situations, reminding us to uphold righteousness.