Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यदा दरॊणं च भीष्मं च पाञ्चाल्यौ पातयिष्यतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदा दरॊणं च भीष्मं च पाञ्चाल्यौ पातयिष्यतः
तदा यज्ञावसानं तद भविष्यति जनार्दन

⚡ Quick Meaning

In the face of the destruction of Drona and Bhishma by the Panchalas, the end of the Yagna will come.

Translations

English Translation

When the Panchalas prepare to defeat Dronacharya and Bhishma in battle, it signals the conclusion of the Yagna, as foreseen by Janardana (Krishna). This moment encapsulates the intense conflict brewing in the Mahabharata, reflecting on the consequences of war and divine intervention.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब पाञ्चाल दरॊण और भीष्म को पराजित करने की तैयारी करते हैं, तब यज्ञ का समापन होता है, जैसा कि जनार्दन द्वारा भविष्यवाणी की गई थी। यह क्षण महाभारत में छिड़ी गहरी मुठभेड़ को दर्शाता है, जिसमें युद्ध के परिणाम और दिव्य हस्तक्षेप का भी संकेत मिलता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka arises during a pivotal moment in the Udyoga Parva, capturing the impending clash between the forces of good and evil. It sets the stage for the grand battles ahead.

Meaning

The shloka forebodes a significant turning point in the epic, emphasizing the fragility of dharma and the inevitability of cosmic order being restored through conflict.

Application

In our lives, the shloka teaches us to recognize moments of critical change and transformation, urging us to discern battles worth fighting for and to prepare for inevitable outcomes.