Mahabharata Shanti Parva – यद्य अयं परतियुध्येत तवां सवकर्म कषत्रियस्य तत

Shloka (श्लोक)

यद्य अयं परतियुध्येत तवां सवकर्म कषत्रियस्य तत
जिगीषमाणस तवां युद्धे पितृपैतामहे पदे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse acknowledges the readiness for a warrior to engage in battle to uphold his duties.

Translations

English Translation

If this person desires to fight you, he does it in the spirit of a true warrior, striving to fulfill the responsibilities handed down from his ancestors in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि यह व्यक्ति आपको लड़ने की इच्छा रखता है, तो वह एक सच्चे योद्धा के रूप में अपनी जिम्मेदारियों को पूरा करने के उद्देश्य से ऐसा करता है, जो उसके पूर्वजों से विरासत में मिला है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka illustrates the honorability within conflict, emphasizing noble warfare as discussed in the contexts of the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

It conveys that engaging in battle is often tied to dharma, representing duty and heritage.

Application

This teaches modern leaders that even within conflict, there is a respect for values passed down through generations.