Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तान निवृत्तान समीक्ष्यैव ततॊ ऽनये ऽपीतरे जनाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तान निवृत्तान समीक्ष्यैव ततॊ ऽनये ऽपीतरे जनाः
अन्यॊन्यस्पर्धया राजँल लज्जयान्ये ऽवतस्थिरे

⚡ Quick Meaning

Others hesitated, observing those who had retreated.

Translations

English Translation

Upon seeing those who had withdrawn, the other warriors hesitated in their stance. This represents the psychological effects of retreat during battle and how warriors gauge their actions based on the actions of their peers.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो लोग पीछे हट गए, उन्हें देखकर अन्य योद्धाओं ने अपने रुख में हिचकिचाहट की। यह युद्ध के दौरान पीछे हटने के मनोवैज्ञानिक प्रभावों को दर्शाता है और कैसे योद्धा अपने साथियों के कार्यों के आधार पर अपने कार्यों का आकलन करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the impact of group psychology on individual warriors’ decisions during warfare.

Meaning

The hesitation reflects how warriors look for cues from each other, showing the dynamics of morale in battle.

Application

It teaches that one’s actions can significantly influence the morale and decisions of others in a team or group.