Mahabharata Shalya Parva – पुनश च राज्ञः पतितस्त्य भूमौ; स तां गदां सकन्धगतां निरीक्ष्य

Shloka (श्लोक)

पुनश च राज्ञः पतितस्त्य भूमौ; स तां गदां सकन्धगतां निरीक्ष्य
वामेन पादेन शिरः परमृद्य; दुर्यॊधनं नैकृतिकेत्य अवॊचत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka depicts the intense moment of a royal battle where a warrior, witnessing a fallen opponent, reacts with a mix of pride and sadness.

Translations

English Translation

After observing Duryodhana fallen on the ground, weakened and humiliated, this warrior gazed at his club and, using his left foot to crush the head of the opponent, pronounced a telling statement about the nature of Duryodhana’s defeat.

हिंदी अनुवाद

राजा के पतित होते ही, युद्धभूमि में एक योद्धा ने गदा की तरफ देखते हुए, बाईं पांव से दुर्जीधन के सिर को कुचलते हुए कहा कि यह हार उसकी नैतिकता का परिणाम है।

Commentary

Context

This moment occurs during the Shalya Parva, highlighting the brutality and moral dilemmas faced by the warriors amidst the chaos of war.

Meaning

The shloka reflects on the idea of virtue and defeat, showing how power and morality can shift dramatically in the sphere of battle.

Application

In real life, this shloka can remind us about the fragility of power and the importance of maintaining integrity, even in challenging situations.