Mahabharata Drona Parva – नापश्यच छरणं किं चिद धर्मराजॊ युधिष्ठिरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

नापश्यच छरणं किं चिद धर्मराजॊ युधिष्ठिरः
चिन्तयाम आस राजेन्द्र कथम एतद भविष्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

King Yudhishthira found himself in distress, unable to perceive the battlefield and contemplating the uncertain future of the situation.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka portrays King Yudhishthira’s moment of despair during the battle; he could not find his footing and was deeply worried about the unfolding events and their implications for the future, reflecting his internal conflict as a righteous leader in an immoral war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध के दौरान धर्मराज युधिष्ठिर के निराशा के क्षण को चित्रित करता है; वह अपने चरणों को नहीं पहचान पा रहे थे और घटनाओं के विस्तार और उनके भविष्य के निहितार्थ के बारे में चिंतित थे, जो एक नैतिक नेता के रूप में उनके आंतरिक संघर्ष को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Drona Parva, this verse highlights a critical moment for Yudhishthira during the intense Kurukshetra war, illustrating his internal struggle as he reflects on the consequences of the battle.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates the emotional and moral dilemmas faced by leaders during wartime, delving into the complexity of decisions made under pressure.

Application

This serves as a reminder to leaders and individuals to remain grounded in ethics and morality, especially in challenging situations, to navigate their way through uncertainty with wisdom and care.