Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पितामहं रणे हत्वा मन्यसे धर्मम आत्मनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पितामहं रणे हत्वा मन्यसे धर्मम आत्मनः
मया शत्रौ हते कस्मात पापे धर्मं न मन्यसे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the righteousness involved in killing a revered elder in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker challenges the idea of considering one’s own actions as moral while slaying someone like a grandfather and questions the hypocrisy of those who don’t see the moral implications of such actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पूछता है कि कैसे कोई अपने नज़दीकी को युद्ध में मारने के बाद भी धर्म का पालन कर सकता है।

Commentary

Context

This emphasizes the emotional and ethical challenges faced in midst of familial ties during conflicts.

Meaning

The line reveals the contradictions in assessing dharma and personal moral judgments during the chaos of war.

Application

This teaches us to reflect deeply on our actions and their ethical implications in our personal lives.