Mahabharata Drona Parva – आपतत्सु च वेगेन वध्यमाने बले ऽपि च

Shloka (श्लोक)
आपतत्सु च वेगेन वध्यमाने बले ऽपि च
विगाढायां रजन्यां च राजा दैन्यं परं गतः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Even when the battle rages fiercely and the warriors are in dire straits, the king still experiences the ultimate despair.
Translations
English Translation
In the whirlwind of battle, as the warriors were being struck down with great speed, the king found himself overwhelmed with an unparalleled despair, even amidst the chaos of the battlefield.
हिंदी अनुवाद
युद्ध के तीव्र वेग में, जैसे ही योद्धाओं की मृत्यु हो रही थी, राजा गहन चिंता में डूब गया, यहां तक कि युद्ध के इस भीषण वातावरण में भी उसका मन अत्यधिक दुःख अनुभव कर रहा था।
Commentary
Context
This verse captures the intense emotional state of the king during the fierce Drona Parva conflict in the Mahabharata.
Meaning
The shloka highlights how even a powerful king can succumb to despair amidst overwhelming adversity in battle.
Application
This teaches us that leaders should maintain composure even in dire situations, understanding the impacts of emotions in critical moments.
