Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – हतं वैकर्तनं शरुत्वा दवैरथे सव्यसाचिना

Shloka (श्लोक)

हतं वैकर्तनं शरुत्वा दवैरथे सव्यसाचिना
जयतः पाण्डवान दृष्ट्वा किंस्विद दुर्यॊधनॊ ऽबरवीत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses the realization of Duryodhana upon hearing of his warriors’ defeats.

Translations

English Translation

Upon learning of Karna’s defeat at the hands of Arjuna, Duryodhana reflects on the fate of the Pandavas and expresses his feelings, indicative of the dire situation they are in.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कर्ण की हार के बारे में सुनकर, दुर्योधन पांडवों के भाग्य पर विचार करता है और अपनी भावनाएँ व्यक्त करता है, जो उनके कठिन हालात को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures a pivotal moment where Duryodhana’s despair symbolizes the turning tide of battle.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka lies in the acknowledgement of loss and the realization of inevitable change in circumstances.

Application

In challenging times, it serves as a reminder of the need to pause and reflect on the evolving situations and to learn from losses in order to strategize better moving forward.