Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धृष्टद्युम्नाद अहं मुक्तः कथं चिच छान्त वाहनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

धृष्टद्युम्नाद अहं मुक्तः कथं चिच छान्त वाहनः
पतितॊ माधवानीकं दुष्कृती नरकं यथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the chaos and surrender in battle.

Translations

English Translation

From the hands of Dhritadyumna, I have been released, like a wicked soul falling into a hell for causing trouble, leaving the Madhava’s forces.

हिंदी अनुवाद

धृष्टद्युम्न के हाथों से मुझको मुक्त किया गया, जैसे दुष्कर्मी नरक में गिरता है, दुखदायी घटनाओं को छोड़ते हुए।

Commentary

Context

This verse speaks to the moment of surrender and the complex emotions surrounding it in warfare.

Meaning

It illustrates the pain of defeat and the cyclical nature of conflict and its aftermath.

Application

This shloka teaches acceptance of circumstances, encouraging resilience even in seemingly hopeless situations.