Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अहम एव सुभद्रायाः केशवार्जुनयॊर अपि

Shloka (श्लोक)

अहम एव सुभद्रायाः केशवार्जुनयॊर अपि
परियकामॊ जयाकाङ्क्षी कृतवान इदम अप्रियम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the speaker’s secret intentions to harm the dear ones of Subhadra and the conflict it brings.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker openly admits to harboring longing for victory at the cost of others, including the dear relatives of Subhadra and Arjuna, signaling the complex emotional interplay amidst war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक विभिन्न रिश्तों के बीच जटिल भावनात्मक रिश्ते को संकेत करता है, यह बताते हुए कि वक्ता का विजय की आकांक्षा में सुभद्रा और अर्जुन के प्रियजनों को नुकसान पहुँचाने का इरादा था।

Commentary

Context

This moment highlights the darker motivations in war, where personal ambitions may lead to conflicts affecting loved ones.

Meaning

The deeper meaning illustrates the conflicted thoughts of warriors torn between duty, relationship, and the pursuit of victory.

Application

This encourages mindfulness about our desires, urging us to seek victories that do not come at the cost of those we cherish.