Mahabharata Drona Parva – धर्मपुत्रः कथं राजा भविष्यति मृते ऽरजुने

Shloka (श्लोक)

धर्मपुत्रः कथं राजा भविष्यति मृते ऽरजुने
तस्मिन हि विजयः कृत्स्नः पाण्डवेन समाहितः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions how the Dharma King can exist if Arjuna is dead, emphasizing the significance of Arjuna’s victory for the Pandavas.

Translations

English Translation

The verse contemplates on the fate of the Dharma King, stating that his kingship hinges upon the existence of Arjuna, whose victory is vital to the Pandava lineage.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह प्रश्न करता है कि यदि अर्जुन मरे, तो धर्मराज कैसे होंगे, जो यह दिखाता है कि अर्जुन की विजय पाण्डवों के लिए कितनी महत्वपूर्ण है।

Commentary

Context

This verse emerges in a crucial moment of reflection in the Drona Parva, linking the outcomes of personal courage to the stability of a kingdom.

Meaning

It illustrates that the strength of a kingdom often relies on the valor and victories of key warriors that define its destiny.

Application

The shloka encourages recognizing how individual members affect the broader community and the importance of collective strength and triumph.