Mahabharata Drona Parva – यथा वराहस्य शुनश च युध्यतॊस; तयॊर अभावे शवपचस्य लाभः

Shloka (श्लोक)

यथा वराहस्य शुनश च युध्यतॊस; तयॊर अभावे शवपचस्य लाभः
मन्ये विद्वन वासुदेवस्य तद्वद; युद्धे लाभः कर्ण हैडिम्बयॊर वै

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the relative benefits in battle, comparing the outcomes of confrontations.

Translations

English Translation

The verse explains that just as a wild boar and a dog have different advantages when fighting, similarly, wise individuals like Vasudeva gain from battles involving Karna and the brother of Hidimba.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि जैसे एक जंगली सूअर और एक कुत्ता लड़ाई में विभिन्न लाभ प्राप्त करते हैं, वैसे ही वासुदेव जैसे विद्वान कर्ण और हैडिम्ब के भाई की लड़ाइयों में लाभ उठाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears in the Drona Parva, where strategies of warfare are discussed amid the epic conflict of the Mahabharata.

Meaning

The essence of the verse highlights the nuanced outcomes in battles and how different players contribute to the larger game.

Application

This shloka teaches us about the importance of evaluating situations critically to understand the advantages that arise in competitive scenarios.