Mahabharata Vana Parva – वध्यमानं बलं दृष्ट्वा बहुशस तैः पुरंदरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

वध्यमानं बलं दृष्ट्वा बहुशस तैः पुरंदरः
सवसैन्यनायकार्थाय चिन्ताम आप भृशं तदा

⚡ Quick Meaning

Even when seeing the mighty army being attacked, Indra deeply contemplated how to protect the forces.

Translations

English Translation

Indra, observing the distressing situation of the army being overwhelmed, pondered anxiously about how to provide assistance and safeguard his warriors against the enemy’s onslaught.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इंद्र ने जब देखा कि उसकी सेना संकट में है, तो उसने अत्यन्त चिंतन किया कि अपने योद्धाओं की रक्षा करने के लिए उसे क्या करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the moment when Indra reflects on the perilous state of his army during the battles in the forest.

Meaning

The essence of this verse lies in the understanding of duty and the weight of leadership during critical times.

Application

This shloka reminds us of the importance of taking responsible actions in moments of crisis and thinking of collective welfare.