Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – न रॊचये जञातिवधं दरष्टुं बरह्मर्षिसत्तम

Shloka (श्लोक)

[धृ]न रॊचये जञातिवधं दरष्टुं बरह्मर्षिसत्तम
युद्धम एतत तव अशेषेण शृणुयां तव तेजसा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses reluctance to witness the destruction of relatives during battle.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker, feeling distressed, does not wish to see the destruction of his family members, even though the battle is immense. He requests to hear about the event through the divine light bestowed upon him.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता, जो दुखी है, अपने परिवार के सदस्यों के विनाश को देखना नहीं चाहता, भले ही यह युद्ध विशाल है। वह इस घटना के बारे में सुनने की प्रार्थना करता है, जो उस पर दिव्य प्रकाश दिया गया है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the Bhishma Parva and reflects the internal conflict of a warrior facing familial ties versus duty in battle.

Meaning

The shloka highlights the emotional toll of war, emphasizing the struggle between personal attachments and the responsibilities of fighting.

Application

In today’s conflicts, this shloka prompts reflection on the human costs of warfare and the need for compassion towards loved ones.