Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अहनत तु पिता पुत्रं पुत्रश च पितरं रणे

Shloka (श्लोक)

अहनत तु पिता पुत्रं पुत्रश च पितरं रणे
सवस्रीयॊ मातुलं चापि सवस्रीयं चापि मातुलः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts the chaotic nature of battle, where sons attack fathers and brothers clash with each other.

Translations

English Translation

During the fierce combat, sons were seen attacking their fathers, while brothers clashed with each other. This illustrates the tragic outcomes of familial ties being severed by the cruel hand of war, showcasing how the battlefield blurs the lines of kinship and loyalty.

हिंदी अनुवाद

खतरनाक युद्ध के दौरान, पुत्र अपने पिता पर आक्रमण करते हुए और भाई एक-दूसरे से भिड़ते हुए दिखाई दिए। यह पारिवारिक संबंधों के टूटने के दुखद परिणामों को दिखाता है, जो युद्ध की क्रूरताओं से उत्पन्न होते हैं, कैसे युद्धभूमि कत्र्तव्य और निष्ठा के बंधनों को धुँधला कर देती है।

Commentary

Context

The verse reflects on the devastating realities of warfare, where blood relations are challenged, leading to tragic confrontations.

Meaning

This highlights the moral dilemmas faced by warriors, as they are forced to combat their own kin, emphasizing the destructive nature of conflict.

Application

This shloka reminds us to value relationships and seek peaceful resolutions instead of falling prey to destructive conflicts.