Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न तु ते ऽयं समारम्भॊ मयि मॊघॊ भविष्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

न तु ते ऽयं समारम्भॊ मयि मॊघॊ भविष्यति
वध्यान विषह्यान संग्रामे न हनिष्यामि ते सुतान
युधिष्ठिरं च भीमं च यमौ चैवार्जुनाद ऋते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka declares that no futile venture will arise from me, and I will not kill your sons in battle.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reflects a promise made not to harm the sons of the speaker’s adversaries in battle, asserting that the speaker will not kill Yudhishthira, Bhima, Yama, or Arjuna. It signifies a strategic contemplation of war, emphasizing the value of life and the intention behind actions in warfare.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह वादा करता है कि शत्रु के पुत्रों को युद्ध में हानि नहीं पहुँचाई जाएगी। इसमें युधिष्ठिर, भीम, यम और अर्जुन के प्रति दया और युद्ध के पीछे की भावना को प्रकट किया गया है, जो जीवन के मूल्य और युद्ध में कार्यों की मंशा को महत्वपूर्ण बताता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse comes at a crucial moment in the Udyoga Parva, where strategies and moral dilemmas in the Kurukshetra War are discussed.

Meaning

It points to the complexities of dharma and the ethical considerations in warfare, highlighting the internal conflict faced by warriors.

Application

This teaches us to reflect on the impact of our actions and decisions, especially in contentious situations, ensuring our intentions align with our ethical beliefs.