Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – विराटद्रुपदौ वृद्धौ समेताव अरिमर्दनौ

Shloka (श्लोक)

विराटद्रुपदौ वृद्धौ समेताव अरिमर्दनौ
अश्वत्थामा ततः करुद्धॊ वारयाम आस भारत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Angered Ashwatthama restrains the elder warriors Virata and Drupada.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka sees Ashwatthama, filled with rage, intervene as the elder warriors, Virata and Drupada, advance in the battle. It signifies the intensity of confrontations where even the older generation of warriors must be protected or restrained.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, अश्वत्थामा क्रोधित होते हुए विराट और द्रुपद जैसे वृद्ध योद्धाओं को रोकता है। यह संघर्ष की तीव्रता को दर्शाता है जहाँ युद्ध के वृद्ध योद्धाओं की भी रक्षा या रोकना पड़ सकता है।

Commentary

Context

In the grand scope of the Kurukshetra war, this moment illustrates the challenging and often volatile dynamics of the battlefield where even respected elders face dire situations.

Meaning

This highlights the complexities of honor and the need to navigate relationships even among the powerful forces of a battlefield.

Application

This serves as a reminder of the balance required between respecting elder authority and the fierce nature of duty that compels one to take immediate action.