Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथ चेत तवम इमं धर्म्यं संग्रामं न करिष्यसि

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ चेत तवम इमं धर्म्यं संग्रामं न करिष्यसि
ततः सवधर्मं कीर्तिं च हित्वा पापम अवाप्स्यसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

If you do not engage in this righteous war, you will lose your honor and incur sin.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the duty of a warrior to participate in battle. Should Arjuna refuse to fight, he would abandon his dharma (righteous duty) and thus degrade himself, incurring sin and losing his fame among people.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक योद्धा की कर्तव्य को युद्ध में भाग लेने के लिए महत्व को दर्शाता है। यदि अर्जुन युद्ध से पीछे हटता है, तो वह अपने धर्म का त्याग करेगा और पाप के भागी बनेगा, जिससे उसकी प्रसिद्धि भी धूमिल हो जाएगी।

Commentary

Context

In this verse, Lord Krishna is urging Arjuna to fulfill his duty as a warrior during the great battle of Kurukshetra where righteousness must prevail.

Meaning

The essence of the shloka is to highlight the importance of one’s duty and the consequence of shirking responsibility in critical moments.

Application

This teaching applies to modern life, encouraging individuals to take bold actions in line with their moral responsibilities, regardless of fear of consequences.