Mahabharata Shalya Parva – ततॊ दुर्यॊधनॊ राजा दृष्ट्वा शल्यस्य विक्रमम

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततॊ दुर्यॊधनॊ राजा दृष्ट्वा शल्यस्य विक्रमम
निहतान पाण्डवान मेने पाञ्चालान अथ सृञ्जayan

⚡ Quick Meaning

Duryodhana perceives the prowess of Shalya and believes he has vanquished the Pandavas along with the Panchalas.

Translations

English Translation

Then King Duryodhana, observing the valor of Shalya, thought that the Pandavas were slain and that the Panchalas faced the same fate. This highlights Duryodhana’s overconfidence and the turning tides of the battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

तब राजा दुर्योधन ने शल्य की वीरता को देखा और समझा कि पांडव मारे गए हैं और पाञ्चालों का भी वही हाल है। यह दुर्योधन के अत्यधिक आत्मविश्वास और युद्ध के बदलते हालात को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Shalya Parva, we observe the clashes between the Kauravas and Pandavas as intense combat strategies unfold.

Meaning

This shloka signifies the turning point in the battle where perception influences the morale and strategy of warriors involved.

Application

In life, awareness and understanding the situation can shape our confidence; misjudge it, and we might face unexpected results.