Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – रथानां कव च विज्ञानं कव च भीष्मॊ ऽलपचेतनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

रथानां कव च विज्ञानं कव च भीष्मॊ ऽलपचेतनः
अहम आवारयिष्यामि पाण्डवानाम अनीकिनीम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse expresses Bhishma’s confidence in limiting the Pandavas’ forces.

Translations

English Translation

Where is the knowledge of chariots? Where is Bhishma’s limited intellect? I will restrain the Pandavas and their forces.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कहाँ है रथों का ज्ञान? कहाँ है भीष्म की सीमित चित्तवृत्ति? मैं पाण्डवों और उनकी सेनाओं को रोक दूँगा।

Commentary

Context

This statement is made by Bhishma in the Udyoga Parva when contemplating strategy against the Pandavas.

Meaning

Bhishma reflects not only on his strength but also on the challenges presented by his opponents.

Application

In facing challenges, it is important to recognize our own strengths and limitations, as well as those of others.