Mahabharata Drona Parva – स गाढविद्धॊ वयथितॊ रथॊपस्थ उपाविशत

Shloka (श्लोक)
स गाढविद्धॊ वयथितॊ रथॊपस्थ उपाविशत
विसृजन सशरं चापं मूर्छयाभिपरिप्लुतः
⚡ Quick Meaning
He, overpowered with anguish, seated himself on the chariot, trembling and dropping his bow and arrows in despair.
Translations
English Translation
The mighty warrior, gripped by fear and sorrow, seemed to shrink in his resolve and sat down on his chariot, discarding his weapon. This illustrates the psychological turmoil faced by warriors in the battlefield.
हिंदी अनुवाद
उस महान योद्धा ने भय और दुःख से दबकर चariot पर बैठकर अपने अस्त्र-शस्त्र को छोड़ दिया। यह युद्ध के मैदान में योद्धाओं द्वारा अनुभव की जा रही मानसिक हलचल को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
Set in the Drona Parva, this moment highlights the emotional fragility of even the strongest warriors during critical battles, marking a testament to human feelings amidst warfare.
Meaning
This shloka underscores the intense emotional experiences that accompany acts of valor. It reveals that fear and despair can affect even the mightiest of warriors.
Application
In life, we too face moments of despair. This teaching encourages acceptance of our emotions and finding strength through vulnerability instead of dismissing them.
