Mahabharata Drona Parva – पिता सुतं तयजति सुहृद वरं सुहृत;

Shloka (श्लोक)
पिता सुतं तयजति सुहृद वरं सुहृत;
तथैव पुत्रः पितरं शरातुरः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka reflects the deep bonds of kinship and loyalty amidst the strife of battle.
Translations
English Translation
Father might forsake a son or a dear friend might abandon another in the throes of war; similarly, a son can disregard his father in deadly conflict.
हिंदी अनुवाद
पिता पुत्र का त्याग कर सकता है या एक प्रिय मित्र दूसरे को युद्ध के झगड़े में छोड़ सकता है; इसी तरह, एक पुत्र भी घातक संघर्ष में अपने पिता को नजरअंदाज कर सकता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse highlights the moral dilemmas and emotional turbulence amidst the chaos of the war in the Drona Parva.
Meaning
The conflicting allegiances reveal how the exigencies of warfare can turn loved ones against each other.
Application
This passage is a profound reminder of the sacrifices made and the moral complexities faced during turbulent times.
