Mahabharata Drona Parva – उक्तवांश च महाबाहुः कुन्तीपुत्रॊ धनंजयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

उक्तवांश च महाबाहुः कुन्तीपुत्रॊ धनंजयः
जीवन्तम आनयाचार्यं मा वधीर दरुपदात्मजः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of the plea to prevent the harm of Dhrishtadyumna, referring to the ongoing battle.

Translations

English Translation

In this shloka, Arjuna is implored to bring back Dhrishtadyumna alive and not let him be harmed. The plea emphasizes the need to protect one’s allies during the warfare.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में अर्जुन से कहा गया है कि वह धृष्टद्युम्न को जीवित वापस लाएँ और उन्हें नुकसान न होने दें। यह प्रार्थना युद्ध के दौरान अपने सहयोगियों की रक्षा की आवश्यकता को उजागर करती है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Drona Parva during intense moments of the Kurukshetra war, highlighting the complexity of relationships amid warfare.

Meaning

The shloka reflects the ethos of protecting one’s kin and allies, demonstrating the moral dilemmas faced in battle.

Application

In life, we often encounter situations where safeguarding the vulnerable is crucial, echoing the sentiments of this text.