Mahabharata Drona Parva – तवद्धितार्थं हि नैषादिर अङ्गुष्ठेन वियॊजितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तवद्धितार्थं हि नैषादिर अङ्गुष्ठेन वियॊजितः
दरॊणेनाचार्यकं कृत्वा छद्मना सत्यविक्रमः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka speaks of strategizing in warfare to achieve victory through cunning means.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates how strategic moves, even seemingly small actions like using a thumb to part ways, played a significant role in battles, highlighting the importance of clever tactics in warfare, as exemplified by Dronacharya’s teaching.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह दर्शाता है कि युद्ध में विजय प्राप्त करने के लिए रणनीतिक कदम उठाने, भले ही वे छोटे से आंगुली से पार जाने जैसे हों, महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं, जो युद्ध में चतुरता वाले तरीकों की महत्ता को उजागर करता है, जैसा कि द्रोणाचार्य की शिक्षाओं में देखा गया है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Drona Parva, reflecting the intellectual strategy involved in warfare.

Meaning

It underlines the significance of intellect in addition to physical strength during conflicts.

Application

This implies that in various life scenarios, a strategic approach often leads to favorable outcomes.