Mahabharata Vana Parva – नॊत्सहे कुरुभिर यॊद्धुं रॊमहर्षं हि पश्य मे

Shloka (श्लोक)

नॊत्सहे कुरुभिर यॊद्धुं रॊमहर्षं हि पश्य मे
बहु परवीरम अत्युग्रं देवैर अपि दुरासदम
परतियॊद्धुं न शक्ष्यामि कुरुसैन्यम अनन्तकम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses a warrior’s hesitation to fight against an overwhelmingly strong force filled with brave opponents.

Translations

English Translation

I cannot bear to fight against the Kauravas, such great warriors among whom are many formidable ones, even beyond the capability of the divine.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मैं कुरुभिर के खिलाफ लड़ाई नहीं कर सकता, जिनमें अनेक महान योद्धा हैं, जो ईश्वर से भी दुरूह हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka symbolizes the internal conflict of a kshatriya warrior faced with the challenge of battling formidable opponents.

Meaning

The hesitation signifies a universal struggle with fear and self-doubt that arises in the face of overwhelming odds.

Application

This reinforces the importance of self-assessment and the value of recognizing one’s limitations responsibly.