Mahabharata Drona Parva – नाहं पश्यामि भवतां तथा वीर्यं धनुर्धरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाहं पश्यामि भवतां तथा वीर्यं धनुर्धरम
यॊ ऽरजुनस्यास्त्रम अस्त्रेण परतिहन्यान महाहवे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses doubt about recognizing prowess in a formidable opponent.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker admits to failing to see the skill and bravery of the other due to despair, indicating the high stakes and chaos of the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता मानता है कि वह निराशा के चलते दूसरे के कौशल और वीरता को देखने में असमर्थ है, जो युद्धभूमि की उच्च दांव और अराजकता को स्पष्ट करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights the intense psychological and emotional struggles present in the Drona Parva amidst warfare.

Meaning

It emphasizes the dilemma faced by warriors when confronting powerful foes and the obscuring nature of fear.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder to acknowledge one’s fears but also to recognize the strength of adversaries in high-stakes situations.