Mahabharata Mausala Parva – यैर जिता भूमिपालाश च दैत्याश च शतशॊ ऽरजुन

Shloka (श्लोक)

यैर जिता भूमिपालाश च दैत्याश च शतशॊ ऽरजुन
तान दृष्ट्वा नेह पश्यामि जीवाम्य अर्जुन दुर्मरः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects Arjuna’s feelings of hopelessness as he remembers powerful foes he has defeated.

Translations

English Translation

With the knowledge that he had previously overcome many kings and demons, Arjuna declares his despair upon seeing their faces again. He feels as if he cannot survive the weight of his past victories in the current emotional turmoil.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह जानते हुए कि उसने कई राजाओं और दैत्यों को पहले पराजित किया था, अर्जुन अपने अतीत की जीतों के बोझ के तहत इस भावनात्मक तूफान में जीने की इच्छा व्यक्त करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This is a critical moment, portraying Arjuna’s struggle with his identity and regrets during the battles narrated in Mausala Parva.

Meaning

The emotional landscape reveals how past victories can weigh heavily on a person, leading to feelings of inadequacy in the face of new challenges.

Application

This serves as a reminder that while past achievements shape our identity, they can also burden us. It encourages reflection upon how to balance triumphs with present responsibilities.