Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – उक्तम अव्यसनार्तेन पराणत्राणम अभीप्सुना

Shloka (श्लोक)

उक्तम अव्यसनार्तेन पराणत्राणम अभीप्सुना
मयैतद अस्त्रम उत्सृष्टं भीमसेन भयान मुने

⚡ Quick Meaning

Bhimasena, fearing for his life, spoke of the weapon that was released by him to save his life.

Translations

English Translation

This verse depicts Bhimasena’s emotional turmoil as he recalls releasing a weapon in desperation, underlining the theme of survival and moral dilemmas faced during war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भीमसेन की भावनात्मक उथल-पुथल को दर्शाता है, क्योंकि वह अपनी जिंदगी को बचाने के लिए एक अस्त्र छोड़ने की बात करते हैं, जो युद्ध के दौरान जीवन और नैतिक द्वंद्वों के विषय को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This reflects a critical moment in the Sauptika Parva where individual choices lead to significant consequences in warfare.

Meaning

The focus on survival reveals the instinctive responses of warriors under pressure, emphasizing the delicate balance between duty and personal preservation.

Application

In crises, our survival instincts may drive us to take drastic actions; recognizing this helps in making rational decisions amidst chaos.