Mahabharata Drona Parva – तद एव तव पुत्रस्य राजन दुर्द्यूत देविनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तद एव तव पुत्रस्य राजन दुर्द्यूत देविनः
कृते कषत्रविनाशाय धनुर आयच्छद अर्जुनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Arjuna aimed his bow to destroy the shattering demonic forces unleashed upon your son, O King.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka vividly describes Arjuna’s intent to counter the overwhelming and sinister forces threatening the Kshatriya lineage, representing duty and loyalty towards his kin and the realm.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अर्जुन की प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाता है, जो अपनी राजवंश की रक्षा के लिए दुष्ट शक्तियों का मुकाबला कर रहा है, यह कर्तव्य और परिवार के प्रति निष्ठा का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

Within the Drona Parva, this passage captures the intense atmosphere of combat and the invocation of divine intervention in war.

Meaning

The mention of divine influences ties into ideas of righteousness in battle, emphasizing the moral dimensions one must consider.

Application

This serves as a reminder of the role of moral duty in crises, stressing the importance of acting with courage to safeguard what is genuinely valued.