Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कलिङ्गानां च सैन्येन कलिङ्गस्य सुतॊ रणे

Shloka (श्लोक)

कलिङ्गानां च सैन्येन कलिङ्गस्य सुतॊ रणे
पूर्वं पितृवधात करुद्धॊ भीमसेनम उपाद्रवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

In battle, Kalinga’s son attacked Bhimasena out of vengeance for his father’s death.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka narrates how the son of Kalinga, driven by anger over his father’s death, aggressively confronts Bhimasena in battle. It emphasizes the emotional undertones of vengeance in warfare.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि कैसे कलिंगा का पुत्र, अपने पिता की मृत्यु के लिए क्रोध से भरकर, भीमसेन से युद्ध में टकराता है। यह युद्ध में प्रतिशोध की भावनात्मक गहराइयों को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This particular moment shows the personal stakes involved in the Mahabharata war, where feelings of revenge and justice clash in a brutal manner.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates how personal grievances can escalate into larger conflicts like the Kurukshetra war.

Application

This teaches the consequences of allowing personal emotions to influence one’s actions in difficult situations, a reminder of the importance of rational decision-making.