Mahabharata Drona Parva – वषिष्ठ इव विप्राणां तेजसाम इव भास्करः

Shloka (श्लोक)

वषिष्ठ इव विप्राणां तेजसाम इव भास्करः
पितॄणाम इव धर्मॊ ऽथ आदित्यानाम इवाम्बुराट

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka compares the valor of warriors to various celestial bodies.

Translations

English Translation

This verse likens the strength of certain noble warriors to the brilliance of the sun among sages, the righteousness of Dharma among ancestors, and the vastness of celestial waters among the deities, highlighting their unmatched valor in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक कुछ महान योद्धाओं की ताकत को ऋषियों में सूर्य की चमक, पूर्वजों में धर्म की सहीतता और देवताओं में आकाशीय जल की विशालता से जोड़ता है, जो युद्ध में उनकी अद्वितीय वीरता को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is set during the Drona Parva of the Mahabharata, highlighting the qualities of warriors in the battle.

Meaning

The comparison of warriors to celestial entities signifies their exceptional nature and moral duty in combat.

Application

The shloka inspires both warriors and leaders to embody these virtuous qualities in their actions and decisions.