Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न हन्तव्यॊ न हन्तव्य इति ते सैनिकाश च ह

Shloka (श्लोक)

न हन्तव्यॊ न हन्तव्य इति ते सैनिकाश च ह
उत्क्रॊशन्न अर्जुनश चैव सानुक्रॊशस तम आद्रवत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the soldiers’ doubts about whether they should engage in battle against Arjuna.

Translations

English Translation

The soldiers express uncertainty about whether they should be attacking or not, showing hesitation in the face of Arjuna’s prowess. There is a sense of fear and compassion as they prepare for confrontation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

सैनिकों ने यह व्यक्त किया कि उन्हें अर्जुन पर हमला करना चाहिए या नहीं, जिससे उनकी संकोचता और अर्जुन की क्षमता के सामने भय और सहानुभूति का अहसास होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights a moment of crisis among warriors where moral questions overshadow military strategies in the epic saga.

Meaning

The essence lies in the conflicting emotions warriors face during battle, balancing duty and personal morals.

Application

This resonates with the dilemmas individuals face in their lives when making ethically challenging decisions.