Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यः सूतपुत्रः परहसन दुरात्मा; पुराब्रवीन निजितां सौबलेन

Shloka (श्लोक)

यः सूतपुत्रः परहसन दुरात्मा; पुराब्रवीन निजितां सौबलेन
सवयं परसह्यानय याज्ञसेनीम; अपीह कच्च चित स हतस तवयाद्य

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the downfall of a boastful enemy who once belittled others.

Translations

English Translation

The unholy son of the charioteer who once boasted amid his peers, ‘I have conquered you’ – is he today fallen under your might? Has he faced ruin at your hands?

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो सूत पुत्र ने एक बार अपने साथियों के सामने कहकर गर्व किया था, ‘मैंने तुम्हें पराजित कर दिया’ – क्या आज वह तुम्हारी शक्ति से गिर चुका है? क्या उसने आज तुम्हारे हाथों से बर्बादी का सामना किया है?

Commentary

Context

This verse exemplifies the fickle nature of power and success during the chaos of war.

Meaning

It showcases how confidence can be short-lived, especially when faced with an unexpected turn of events.

Application

This serves as a lesson to remain humble and cautious, no matter how confident one feels; circumstances can change rapidly.