Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – बान्धवांश च नरव्याघ्र भरातॄन संबन्धिनस तथा

Shloka (श्लोक)

बान्धवांश च नरव्याघ्र भरातॄन संबन्धिनस तथा
दुद्रुवुः के चिद उत्सृज्य तत्र तत्र विशां पते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Some warriors abandoned their relatives in the battle and fled away to save themselves.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates the desperation in the battlefield where some warriors, referred to as ‘man-tigers,’ abandon their kin to escape the carnage, highlighting the instinct for survival.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध के मैदान में आलोचना और संघर्ष को दर्शाता है, जहाँ कुछ योद्धा, जिन्हें ‘नरव्याघ्र’ कहा गया है, अपने रिश्तेदारों को छोड़कर भाग खड़े होते हैं। यह आत्म-रक्षा की प्रवृत्ति को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures the chaotic nature of war where personal bonds can be overshadowed by the primal instinct to survive.

Meaning

The abandonment of relatives signifies the distressing moral dilemmas faced during warfare, where survival often trumps loyalty.

Application

This shloka makes us ponder on our responsibilities to our families, especially in challenging circumstances.