Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अर्जुनेन परतिज्ञातम आर्तेन हतबन्धुना

Shloka (श्लोक)

अर्जुनेन परतिज्ञातम आर्तेन हतबन्धुना
जयद्रथं हनिष्यामि शवॊभूत इति दारुक

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse mentions Arjuna’s vow to kill Jayadratha due to his sorrow over fallen relatives.

Translations

English Translation

Here, Arjuna, filled with grief over the loss of his kin, vows to kill Jayadratha. His charioteer, Daruka, acknowledges this vow, stressing the determination stemming from the suffering of family bonds broken in the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यहाँ, अर्जुन, अपने रिश्तेदारों के नाश पर दुख से भरा हुआ, जयद्रथ को मारने की प्रतिज्ञा करता है। उसके सारथि, दारुक, इस प्रतिज्ञा की पुष्टि करते हैं, जो युद्ध के मैदान में टूटे हुए पारिवारिक बंधनों के दुख से पैदा हुई दृढ़ता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set against the backdrop of familial loyalty and the weight of loss in battle.

Meaning

The promise indicates how personal loss can spur one to seek justice or revenge, a recurring theme in the epic.

Application

The lesson emphasizes that in moments of loss, we must find strength and resolve to take action towards justice and righteousness.