Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – यस्य नास्ति बले तुल्यः पृथिव्याम अपि कश चन

Shloka (श्लोक)

यस्य नास्ति बले तुल्यः पृथिव्याम अपि कश चन
हतं शिखण्डिना शरुत्वा यन न दीर्यति मे मनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

No one on earth is equal in strength to that which has fallen by Shikhandi’s arrow.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka poignantly asserts that no one in the world possesses a strength comparable to that which has fallen by the arrow of Shikhandi, suggesting the profound impact of situations and individuals upon overcoming formidable forces.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक गहराई से यह दावा करता है कि पृथ्वी पर कोई भी उस शक्ति के बराबर नहीं है जो शिखंडी के तीर से गिरी है, यह दर्शाता है कि परिस्थितियों और व्यक्तियों का प्रभाव कितनी गहराई से होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears within the Anushasana Parva, emphasizing the historical moment of a great warrior’s demise and the significance of fate in battle.

Meaning

It reflects the inevitability of fate and the stark realization of vulnerability in the face of overpowering challenges.

Application

This shloka teaches us to recognize our strengths and weaknesses while understanding that circumstances can shift and redefine the balance of power in life.