Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स तु रुक्मरथासक्तॊ दुःशासन शरार्दितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

स तु रुक्मरथासक्तॊ दुःशासन शरार्दितः
अमर्षात तव पुत्रस्य शरैर वाहान अवाकिरत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Overcome by anger, Duhshasana unleashed a barrage of arrows onto the chariots of his enemies.

Translations

English Translation

Consumed by fury, Duhshasana, who was deeply engaged in the battle, released a fierce volley of arrows, targeting the chariots of the opposing forces, demonstrating how emotions can drive soldiers to intense actions in conflict.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गुस्से से भरे होकर, दुःशासन ने जो युद्ध में पूरी तरह से लिप्त था, अपने दुश्मनों के रथों पर बाणों की बौछार की, जो यह दर्शाता है कि भावनाएँ सैनिकों को संघर्ष में तीव्र क्रियाओं की ओर ले जा सकती हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures a moment of intense emotion in battle, showcasing Duhshasana’s reaction to the circumstances he faced amidst the chaos.

Meaning

The actions depict how feelings of anger can fuel aggressive responses, highlighting a soldier’s psyche faced with overwhelming threats.

Application

This shloka reminds us of the importance of controlling our emotions, as unchecked anger can lead to hasty, often regrettable actions in our lives.