Mahabharata Shanti Parva – अबलं वै बलाच छरेयॊ यच चाति बलवद बलम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अबलं वै बलाच छरेयॊ यच चाति बलवद बलम
बलस्याबल दग्धस्य न किं चिद अवशिष्यते

⚡ Quick Meaning

Weakness can never hold its ground against strength for long.

Translations

English Translation

This verse suggests that weakness can only withhold against strength temporarily. The enduring power of the strong ultimately leads to the complete annihilation of the weak, emphasizing that the resilience of the strong surpasses vulnerabilities.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि कमजोरी कभी भी ताकत के खिलाफ लंबे समय तक टिक नहीं सकती। मजबूत की स्थायी शक्ति अंततः कमजोर की पूरी विध्वंस में समाप्त होती है, जो इस बात पर जोर देती है कि मजबूत की दृढ़ता कमजोरियों से अधिक होती है।

Commentary

Context

From the Shanti Parva, this shloka lays down the rules of strength dynamics among beings.

Meaning

It clarifies how the inevitable outcome of the weak against the strong is inherent and universal.

Application

This knowledge can inspire policies aimed at empowering vulnerable groups in society for sustainable growth.