Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – ततः स बाल्यात पितरं विव्याध हृदि पत्रिणा

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततः स बाल्यात पितरं विव्याध हृदि पत्रिणा
निशितेन सुपुङ्खेन बलवद बभ्रु वाहनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

A young warrior shot his father with a sharp, pointed arrow from his chariot.

Translations

English Translation

In a moment of intense action, the young warrior, displaying extraordinary strength and skill, launched a swift arrow with precision and care, striking his father directly in the heart, capturing the essence of both sorrow and duty in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

एक तीव्र क्षण में, युवा योद्धा ने असाधारण ताकत और कौशल का प्रदर्शन करते हुए तात्कालिकता के साथ एक तेज तीर को सावधानी से छोड़ा, जो उसके पिता के हृदय को सीधे मारा, युद्ध में दुःख और कर्तव्य का सार पकड़ते हुए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka occurs during a critical moment in the Ashvamedhika Parva, showcasing the intense emotional and physical conflicts faced during the battle.

Meaning

It reflects on the burden of duty that a warrior carries, even when the task requires harming a beloved. Choices made in war are often steeped in sorrow.

Application

This shloka teaches us the complexities of life choices, especially those in leadership and responsibility, where personal sentiments can clash with duty.