Mahabharata Shalya Parva – शरुत्वा तु निहतं शल्यं धर्मपुत्रं च पीडितम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरुत्वा तु निहतं शल्यं धर्मपुत्रं च पीडितम
मद्रराजप्रिये युक्तैर मद्रकाणां महारथैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Upon hearing of Shalya’s defeat, the son of Dharma was distressed.

Translations

English Translation

This verse narrates the moment when the son of Dharma, Yudhishthira, felt the pangs of distress after learning of Shalya’s defeat. The emotional turmoil reflects the personal stakes involved for the Pandavas during the war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस क्षण को प्रकट करता है जब धर्म के पुत्र युधिष्ठिर, शल्य की हार के बारे में सुनकर दुःखित होते हैं। यह भावनात्मक उथल-पुथल, पांडवों के लिए युद्ध के दौरान व्यक्तिगत दांव को दर्शाती है।

Commentary

Context

In the backdrop of the Shalya Parva, this moment signifies the emotional consequences of warfare on leaders and their emotional responses to the changing tides of battle.

Meaning

Yudhishthira’s grief illustrates the burden of leadership and the deep connections forged in battle. Their victories and losses affect not just strategy but emotional well-being.

Application

This teaches that leadership comes with emotional responsibility, and it’s essential to be compassionate even amidst conflicts and adversities.