Mahabharata Shalya Parva – दुर्यॊधनेन किं कार्यं दरक्ष्यध्वं यदि जीवति

Shloka (श्लोक)

दुर्यॊधनेन किं कार्यं दरक्ष्यध्वं यदि जीवति
युध्यध्वां सहिताः सर्वे किं वॊ राजा करिष्यति

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the purpose of action when faced with adversity.

Translations

English Translation

Duryodhana poses a rhetorical question to his warriors, asking them to observe what the Pandavas might do if they are alive. He emphasizes their unity and questions what the King will accomplish in such dire circumstances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

दुर्योधन अपने योद्धाओं से कहता है कि अगर पांडव जीवित हैं, तो उन्हें क्या करना चाहिए। वह उनकी एकता को रेखांकित करता है और शूरवीरों से उनका कार्य करने में राजा की योग्यता पर प्रश्न उठाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is delivered during the Shalya Parva of the Mahabharata, indicating the growing tension in the Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

The shloka illustrates Duryodhana’s desperation and challenges the courage of his warriors as they prepare for battle against the Pandavas.

Application

The message reminds us to question the purpose of our actions in challenging times and the importance of solidarity in adversity.