Mahabharata Adi Parva Shloka 7728
Shloka (श्लोक)
[य]कृष्ण कॊ ऽयं जरासंधः किं वीर्यः किं पराक्रमः
यस तवां सपृष्ट्वाग्निसदृशं न दग्धः शलभॊ यथा
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka questions the might and valor of Jarasandha while comparing him to a moth approaching a flame.
📖 Translations
English Translation
Here, the speaker challenges Krishna about Jarasandha’s strength and bravery, likening his destiny to that of a moth drawn to a fire, which ultimately results in self-destruction.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यहां, वक्ता कृष्ण से जरासंध की शक्ति और वीरता को चुनौती देता है, और उसके भाग्य की तुलना एक कीट से कर रहा है जो आग की ओर आकर्षित होता है, जो अंततः आत्म-विनाश की ओर ले जाता है।
🔍 Commentary
📜 Context
This verse is set in a tense moment questioning the perceived invincibility of a formidable enemy.
🧘 Meaning
It serves as a metaphor for the dangers of overconfidence and the inevitable downfall associated with reckless ambition.
🌟 Application
This teaches us to be cautious in our pursuits and respect the forces that we cannot control.
