Mahabharata Drona Parva – नाभ्यनन्दन्त तत सैन्याः सात्यकिं तेन कर्मणा

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाभ्यनन्दन्त तत सैन्याः सात्यकिं तेन कर्मणा
अर्जुनेन हतं पूर्वं यज जघान कुरूद्वहम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The troops did not rejoice upon seeing Satyaki’s actions, as Arjuna had previously slain their leader, Duryodhana.

Translations

English Translation

The army remained indifferent to Satyaki’s valiant deeds, recalling that Arjuna had previously defeated their champion, Duryodhana. This shows the psychological impact of past battles on the present fight, as morale significantly influences the outcomes of conflicts.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सेना सात्यकी के वीर कार्यों को देखकर आनंदित नहीं हुई, क्योंकि अर्जुन ने पहले ही उनके नेता दुर्योधन को हराया था। यह दर्शाता है कि पिछले युद्धों का वर्तमान मुकाबले पर मनोवैज्ञानिक प्रभाव पड़ता है, क्योंकि मनोबल संघर्षों के परिणामों को महत्वपूर्ण रूप से प्रभावित करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated in the Drona Parva, highlighting the psychological state of the warriors during the battle.

Meaning

The indifference of the army symbolizes the despair and gloom following past losses, particularly of their formidable leader.

Application

In modern contexts, understanding how past experiences affect current behavior can help in training and motivating teams.