Mahabharata Stri Parva – हतॊ ऽपि लभते सवर्गं हत्वा च लभते यशः
Shloka (श्लोक)
हतॊ ऽपि लभते सवर्गं हत्वा च लभते यशः
उभयं नॊ बहुगुणं नास्ति निष्फलता रणे
⚡ Quick Meaning
Even if slain, one attains heaven; similarly, killing bestows fame; there is no failure in battle.
Translations
English Translation
This verse asserts that even if a person dies in battle, they attain the heavenly realms, and those who fight and kill earn lasting fame. It suggests that the act of fighting is noble, and therefore there is no sense of futility in battle.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि यदि कोई युद्ध में मारा जाता है, तो वह स्वर्ग को प्राप्त होता है; इसके साथ ही, जिनका युद्ध में हाथ होता है, उन्हें प्रसिद्धि मिलती है। यह बताता है कि लड़ाई करना एक मह noble कार्य है, और इसलिए युद्ध में कोई निष्फलता नहीं है।
Commentary
Context
This shloka is situated in the midst of the Stri Parva and invokes discussions about valor, sacrifice, and the pursuit of honor in war.
Meaning
The underlying meaning highlights the honor associated with bravery in battle and the belief that nobility leads to divine rewards.
Application
This teaches us to recognize the positive outcomes of courage and sacrifice, inspiring us to act with integrity in our own conflicts.
