Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – निमित्तानि च पश्यामि विपरीतानि केशव

Shloka (श्लोक)

निमित्तानि च पश्यामि विपरीतानि केशव
न च शरेयॊ ऽनुपश्यामि हत्वा सवजनम आहवे

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker sees unfavorable omens and is reluctant to fight against relatives.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker, observing reversed signs, expresses a sense of foreboding. Despite preparing for battle, there is an inner conflict about killing their own kin and doubts about the righteousness of such an act.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता विपरीत संकेतों को देखने के बाद अपनी आंतरिक चिंता व्यक्त करते हैं। युद्ध में जाने के बावजूद, अपने स्वजनों को मारने के बारे में उनके मन में द्वंद्व है और इस कार्य की नैतिकता पर संदेह है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reveals the emotional turmoil faced by warriors in the Mahabharata, particularly Arjuna, just before the great battle.

Meaning

It highlights the moral dilemmas and complexities of duty versus personal relationships in life.

Application

This encourages us to reflect on our own conflicts between obligations and the cost of our actions on loved ones.