Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – आसीत परमकॊ हर्षस तावकानां विशां पते

Shloka (श्लोक)

आसीत परमकॊ हर्षस तावकानां विशां पते
इतरेषां तु वीराणां नेत्रेभ्यः परापतज जलम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts the immense joy of the Tāvakas, contrasting it with the tears of other warriors who mourn their fallen comrades.

Translations

English Translation

The Tāvaka warriors were filled with great joy, their spirits high, while the other brave warriors shed tears, highlighting the contrasting emotions of victory and loss on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

तावका योद्धा बड़े हर्ष से परिपूर्ण थे, उनके मन में उत्साह था, जबकि अन्य बहादुर योद्धा आँसू बहा रहे थे, इस प्रकार युद्ध के मैदान में जीत और नुकसान की विपरीत भावनाओं को दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures the duality of emotions experienced during war, where victory for some translates into loss for others.

Meaning

It expresses the depth of human emotion in conflict—joy and sorrow—showing how diverse experiences shape responses to the outcome of battles.

Application

This passage encourages us to empathize with others’ experiences in both triumph and defeat, fostering understanding amidst our personal journeys.