Mahabharata Drona Parva – नौ रथश चासारथिर यथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

[यथा हय अकर्णधारा]नौ रथश चासारथिर यथा
दरवेद यथेष्टं तद्वत सयाद ऋते सेनापतिं बलम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka uses an analogy about the importance of leadership to illustrate the army’s functionality.

Translations

English Translation

The verse suggests that just as a horse without a driver or a ship without a captain is stranded, similarly, an army without its commander cannot thrive or be effectively mobilized.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक सुझाव देता है कि जिस तरह एक घोड़ा बिना चालक के या एक जहाज बिना कप्तान के अटक जाता है, ठीक वैसे ही एक सेना अपने सेनापति के बिना प्रगति नहीं कर सकती है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Drona Parva, this shloka stresses the criticality of leadership in battle scenarios.

Meaning

The analogy underscores the seamless coordination needed in an army, reliant on its commander to direct and guide effectively.

Application

This serves as a reminder in organizational dynamics, where leadership is key to ensuring coherent functionality and purpose.