Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कथम आसंस तदा यॊधा हीना भीष्मेण संजय

Shloka (श्लोक)

धृतराष्ट्र उवाच
कथम आसंस तदा यॊधा हीना भीष्मेण संजय
बलिना देवकल्पेन गुर्वर्थे बरह्मचारिणा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka captures Dhritarashtra’s lament about the circumstances leading to the warriors being rendered powerless against Bhishma.

Translations

English Translation

Dhritarashtra questioned how it could be that his warriors, once esteemed, were all rendered powerless and defeated by Bhishma in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

धृतराष्ट्र ने प्रश्न किया कि कैसे उसके योद्धा, जो एक समय में प्रतिष्ठित थे, भीष्म द्वारा युद्ध में निःशक्त और पराजित हो गए।

Commentary

Context

This verse illustrates the deep despair of Dhritarashtra as he grapples with the fate of his sons on the battlefield.

Meaning

The shloka embodies the themes of loss, regret, and the consequences of unwise leadership during war.

Application

It serves as a reminder to leaders about the impact of their decisions on the lives of their followers and the outcomes of their actions.