Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – स तेन विजयस तूर्णम अस्यन विद्धः करे भृशम

Shloka (श्लोक)

स तेन विजयस तूर्णम अस्यन विद्धः करे भृशम
मुमॊच गाण्डीवं दुःखात तत पपाताथ भूतले

⚡ Quick Meaning

With that victory arrow hitting hard, he released the Gandiva and fell to the ground in despair.

Translations

English Translation

Struck hard by the arrow representing victory, he released his famed bow, Gandiva, and succumbed to despair, falling heavily to the ground. This moment encapsulates the highs and lows of battle, depicting the emotional toll on warriors.

हिंदी अनुवाद

विजय का तीर लगने पर उन्होंने अपने प्रसिद्ध धनुष, गाण्डीव को छोड़ दिया और दुख में ज़मीन पर गिर गए। यह क्षण युद्ध की उच्चताओं और नीचताओं को समेटे हुए है, जो योद्धाओं पर पड़ने वाले मानसिक बोझ को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This moment marks a poignant shift in the battle, highlighting the devastating impact of warfare on the participants involved.

Meaning

The act of releasing the Gandiva symbolizes surrendering to despair, reflecting on the emotional struggles faced by even the mightiest of warriors.

Application

This shloka serves as an important reminder of the emotional consequences of engagements in life, emphasizing the need for mental fortitude and support.