Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दुर्यॊधनॊ ऽपि संप्रेक्ष्य पातितं वरवारणम

Shloka (श्लोक)

दुर्यॊधनॊ ऽपि संप्रेक्ष्य पातितं वरवारणम
परभग्नं च बलं दृष्ट्वा जगाम परमां वयथाम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Even Duryodhana, witnessing the fallen elephant, experienced great fear upon seeing his forces defeated.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka depicts Duryodhana’s reaction to the sight of the mighty elephant, which he once confidently rode, now fallen. His fear effectively captures the moment of realization of impending defeat, echoing the theme of the futility of pride in the face of disaster.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दुर्योधन की प्रतिक्रिया को चित्रित करता है जब उसने उस शक्तिशाली हाथी को देखा, जिस पर वह एक बार आत्मविश्वास से बैठा था, जो अब गिर चुका है। उसकी भयग्रस्तता इस क्षण में आने वाली हार की भावना को दर्शाती है, जो आपदा के सामने गर्व के व्यर्थता के विषय को प्रतिध्वनित करती है।

Commentary

Context

In the backdrop of the Kurukshetra war, Duryodhana’s fear represents a crucial psychological shift during conflicts.

Meaning

This shloka illustrates that pride can be a downfall; it illustrates a turning point where confidence wanes in the face of loss.

Application

It teaches the lesson that awareness of one’s vulnerability is essential, and humility often serves as a safeguard against unfavorable outcomes.