Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – ततस ते निहताः सर्वे तव पुत्रा महारथाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततस ते निहताः सर्वे तव पुत्रा महारथाः
अन्ये च बहवः शूराः पाञ्चालाश च सहानुगाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse narrates the defeat of the sons of the king and valiant warriors in a grand battle.

Translations

English Translation

All your sons, the great charioteers, and many other brave warriors, including the Panchalas, were defeated in battle, marking a significant shift in power dynamics.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आपके सभी पुत्र, महान रथियों और कई अन्य बहादुर योद्धा, जिनमें पंचाल भी शामिल थे, युद्ध में हारे, जो शक्ति संतुलन में एक महत्वपूर्ण बदलाव का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka underscores the fate of the Kauravas’ formidable forces in the overarching narrative of the Sauptika Parva.

Meaning

The defeat denotes the fragility of power, highlighting that might alone cannot secure victory.

Application

This reinforces the lesson that bravery and strategy are essential in conflict and that no force is invincible.