Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – हृतॊ राजा हृतॊ राजा भारद्वाजेन मारिष

Shloka (श्लोक)

हृतॊ राजा हृतॊ राजा भारद्वाजेन मारिष
इत्य आसीत सुमहाञ शब्दः पाण्डुसैन्यस्य सर्वतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The cry of the enemy declaring that the king is defeated echoed through the Pandava army, creating an atmosphere of dread.

Translations

English Translation

The overwhelming shout announcing the defeat of the king at the hands of Bharadwaja reverberated through the entire Pandava army, instilling a sense of despair and vulnerability among the warriors.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राजा की हार की घोषणा करने वाला शोर पूरे पांडव सेना में गूंजा, जिससे युद्धियों के बीच निराशा और असुरक्षा का माहौल बन गया।

Commentary

Context

This shloka emphasizes the implications of a leader’s defeat on the morale of the army and the broader consequences on the battle.

Meaning

The echo of defeat highlights the fragile psyche of soldiers in warfare and the collective impact of a leader’s fate on the spiritedness of the troops.

Application

This serves as a reminder that leadership and its challenges profoundly affect the collective mindset, and leaders must be aware of their influence on followers.