Mahabharata Drona Parva – तथा मायां परयुञ्जानम असह्यं बराह्मण बरुवम

Shloka (श्लोक)

तथा मायां परयुञ्जानम असह्यं बराह्मण बरुवम
माययैव निहन्याद यॊ न युक्तं पार्थ तत्र किम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the consequences of using deception in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker argues that using trickery to kill an opponent, especially when not justified, undermines the principles of righteousness. If a Brahmin engages in unfair practices, what good can come of it in the battlefield?

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस बात पर प्रकाश डालता है कि युद्ध में धोखा देने के परिणाम क्या होते हैं। यदि एक ब्राह्मण अन्याय करने में लिप्त हो, तो युद्ध के मैदान में उसका क्या लाभ होगा?

Commentary

Context

This discourse occurs in the Drona Parva, concerning ethical dilemmas faced during the Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

The essence of this shloka is to uphold righteous conduct, even in warfare, emphasizing that morality must prevail over cunning strategies.

Application

This can be applied in modern contexts where integrity in competition is vital, reminding us that deceit leads to ultimate defeat.