Mahabharata Drona Parva – न नैव सवे न परे राजन्न अज्ञायन्त परस्परम्

Shloka (श्लोक)

न नैव सवे न परे राजन्न अज्ञायन्त परस्परम्
अनुमानेन संज्ञाभिर युद्धं तत समवर्तत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Neither the friends nor the foes, unaware of each other, engaged in the battle, guided merely by conjecture.

Translations

English Translation

The warriors, unaware of their enemies or allies, participated in the battle based on assumptions and signs. This lack of awareness led to chaos and confusion on the battlefield, making it difficult for them to discern friend from foe.

हिंदी अनुवाद

युद्ध में सेनापति और मित्र एक-दूसरे से अनजान थे, और केवल अनुमान एवं संकेतों के आधार पर लड़ाई में शामिल हुए। इस अज्ञानता के कारण युद्धभूमि पर अराजकता और उलझन रही, जिससे उन्हें मित्र और शत्रु में भेद करना कठिन हो गया।

Commentary

Context

This verse describes the disarray on the battlefield during the Drona Parva of the Mahabharata, illustrating the confusion among warriors.

Meaning

The focus is on the theme of confusion and uncertainty in battles, highlighting how perceptions can affect the outcome of war.

Application

This shloka teaches us the importance of clarity and awareness in our actions, particularly in chaotic situations.