Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अब्रवीच च ततॊ जिष्णुः परहसन्न इव भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

अब्रवीच च ततॊ जिष्णुः परहसन्न इव भारत
निवर्तध्वम अधर्मज्ञाः शरेयॊ जीवितम एव वः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Then Jishnu, smiling, addressed them, urging them to refrain from unrighteous acts for the sake of their lives.

Translations

English Translation

In this shloka, Jishnu (Arjuna), with a calm demeanor, urges the warriors who are acting unjustly to restrain themselves, emphasizing the sanctity of life and the importance of adhering to dharma in their actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में, जिष्णु (अर्जुन) एक शांत मनोवृत्ति के साथ उन योद्धाओं को रोकने के लिए कहते हैं जो अन्याय कर रहे हैं, जीवन की पवित्रता और अपने कार्यों में धर्म का पालन करने के महत्व पर जोर देते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This dialogue occurs in a tense moment, demonstrating Arjuna’s role as a righteous leader advocating for justice and moral behavior.

Meaning

Jishnu’s call to righteousness signifies the enduring principle that one should always act in accordance with dharma, irrespective of the situation.

Application

This reminds us of the importance of standing for what is right and acting ethically, even when under pressure or provocation.