Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दुःशासनस ततः करुद्धः पार्थं विव्याध पञ्चभिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

दुःशासनस ततः करुद्धः पार्थं विव्याध पञ्चभिः
ललाटे भरतश्रेष्ठ शरैः संनतपर्वभिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Dushasana, enraged, shot five arrows at Arjuna, targeting his forehead.

Translations

English Translation

Enraged, Dushasana aimed five sharp arrows at Partha (Arjuna), directing them towards his forehead. This attack highlights the intensity of the battle and the personal vendettas fueling the clash between the Kauravas and Pandavas.

हिंदी अनुवाद

क्रोधित होकर, दु:शासन ने पाण्डव, अर्जुन पर पांच तेज तीर लैटे हुए, उनके ललाट की ओर चलाए। यह हमला युद्ध की तीव्रता और कौरवों तथा पाण्डवों के बीच चल रहे व्यक्तिगत द्वंद्व को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This incident marks a critical confrontation that exemplifies the personal duels amid the broader chaos of the battle.

Meaning

The arrows represent the targeted nature of conflict and the emotional stakes of the figures involved in the Mahabharata.

Application

This verse serves as a reminder to channel one’s anger constructively and pursue one’s goals with focus and determination.