Mahabharata Drona Parva – ताम आपतन्तीं सहसा गदां दृष्ट्वा युधिष्ठिरः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ताम आपतन्तीं सहसा गदां दृष्ट्वा युधिष्ठिरः
गदाम एवाग्रहीत करुद्धश चिक्षेप च परंतपः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka describes how Yudhishthira, upon seeing the mace flying towards him, reacts decisively and throws his own mace back.

Translations

English Translation

As Yudhishthira saw the mace being hurled towards him, he swiftly grasped his own mace in anger and retaliated by throwing it back, emphasizing the dynamic exchanges of weapons in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब युधिष्ठिर ने अपनी ओर आती हुई गदा देखी, तो उन्होंने क्रोध में तुरंत अपनी गदा पकड़ी और उसे वापस फेंक दिया, जो युद्ध में हथियारों के बीच के गतिशील आदान-प्रदान को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This scene captures a critical point in the Drona Parva, illustrating the frantic exchanges in the heat of battle.

Meaning

Yudhishthira’s response illustrates the importance of being prepared to defend oneself and act promptly in challenging situations.

Application

In our lives, it embodies the idea of standing firm and responding to challenges with righteousness and immediacy.