Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 348
Shloka (श्लोक)
अयुध्यमानम आत्मानं मन्त्रिणं पुरुषर्षभौ
अक्षौहिणीं वा सैन्यस्य कस्य वा किं ददाम्य अहम
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka reflects the inner conflict a leader faces when determining the fate of their troops and strategy in warfare.
📖 Translations
English Translation
The verse presents a moment where a noble leader contemplates their responsibilities towards their soldiers and the ethical dilemmas of war. It questions the worth of sacrifices made when lives are at stake.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक एक महान नेता के अंतर्द्वंद्व को दर्शाता है जब वे अपने सैनिकों और युद्ध में नैतिक चुनौती की जिम्मेदारी का निर्धारण करते हैं। यह जीवन और मृत्यु की स्थिति में बलिदानों के मूल्य को प्रश्न करता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
Located in the Adi Parva, this shloka encapsulates the moral complexities faced by leaders in the Mahabharata narrative.
🧘 Meaning
It underscores the responsibility leaders bear regarding the welfare of their followers, making it relevant to modern leadership challenges.
🌟 Application
This verse invites us to reflect on our responsibilities in leadership and the moral implications of our decisions.
