Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – समयश च मया पूर्वं कृतॊ वः शत्रुकर्शन

Shloka (श्लोक)

समयश च मया पूर्वं कृतॊ वः शत्रुकर्शन
नाहं युधि विमॊक्तव्यॊ नाप्य आचार्यः कथं चन

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka hints at the promises made and the responsibilities that cannot be overlooked during battle.

Translations

English Translation

Previously, I made a pact with you all, O destroyers of enemies; I shall neither abandon you in battle nor forsake my teachers under any circumstance.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मैंने आप सभी के साथ एक pacto बनाया था, हे शत्रुओं के विनाशक; मैं न तो युद्ध में आपसे मुंह मोड़ूंगा और न ही अपने आचार्यों को किसी भी परिस्थिति में छोड़ूंगा।

Commentary

Context

This reflects the vows taken deeply engrained in Bhishma’s character, dictating his conduct even amidst chaos.

Meaning

It displays the essence of commitment and the burdens that loyalty can entail during turmoil.

Application

This serves a moral lesson about fidelity to commitments, especially during challenging times.