Mahabharata Drona Parva – न तु समरन्ति संग्रामम अपि वृद्धास तथाविधम

Shloka (श्लोक)

न तु समरन्ति संग्रामम अपि वृद्धास तथाविधम
दृष्टपूर्वं महाराज शरुतपूर्वम अथापि वा

⚡ Quick Meaning

Even the elderly do not remember the battles fought previously, similar to past details being forgotten.

Translations

English Translation

The verse reflects on how, despite past experiences and battles that have been fought, even the oldest warriors fail to recall them in the face of ongoing conflict with new vigor and intensity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि भले ही पुराने युद्धों के अनुभव और युद्ध का सामना किया हो, फिर भी सबसे वृद्ध योद्धा उन्हें वर्तमान संघर्ष में नए उत्साह और तीव्रता के सामने नहीं याद कर पाते।

Commentary

Context

Situated in Drona Parva, this verse underscores the theme of memory and its transient nature in the midst of fierce battles.

Meaning

It suggests that with every new challenge, even seasoned warriors may find their prior experiences overshadowed by the immediacy of the current fight.

Application

This teaches us that in the face of new challenges, it can be easy to forget past lessons; we must actively remember and apply them.