Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – संजयॊ ऽहं कषितिपते कच चिद आस्ते सुखं भवान

Shloka (श्लोक)
संजयॊ ऽहं कषितिपते कच चिद आस्ते सुखं भवान
सवदॊषेणापदं पराप्य कच चिन नाद्य विमुह्यसि
⚡ Quick Meaning
Sanjaya inquired if the king was at ease despite the calamities faced on the battlefield.
Translations
English Translation
Sanjaya posed a question to the king, asking whether he was feeling any comfort amidst the calamities and hardships experienced during the ongoing war, indicating the psychological burden of the battle on leaders and their responses to adversity.
हिंदी अनुवाद
संजय ने राजा से यह पूछते हुए चतुरता दिखाई कि क्या वे युद्ध में व्याप्त कष्टों के बीच कुछ सुकून महसूस कर रहे हैं। यह युद्ध के मनोवैज्ञानिक दबाव और नेताओं की विपरीत परिस्थितियों में प्रतिक्रिया को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
Set during the battlefield discussions, this verse captures the mental state of leaders experiencing turmoil.
Meaning
The shloka invites reflection on the emotional strains leaders face during times of conflict and how they manage stress within their roles.
Application
Recognizing the stress that leaders endure helps promote mental well-being and encourages support networks among peers to navigate challenges together.
