Mahabharata Shanti Parva – इत्य एतान एवम उक्त्वा तवं सवयं धर्मभृतां वर

Shloka (श्लोक)

इत्य एतान एवम उक्त्वा तवं सवयं धर्मभृतां वर
कथम अद्य पुनर वीर विनिहंसि मनांस्य उत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the moral implications of a virtuous person engaging in the act of killing.

Translations

English Translation

Thus speaking these words, the virtuous one contemplates how today, in what way will you be able to destroy the hopes of brave warriors in battle?

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह कहते हुए, धर्मात्मा सोचता है कि आज तुम वीरों की आशाओं को किस प्रकार नष्ट कर सकोगे।

Commentary

Context

The inquiry delivers a critical moral dilemma regarding duty and the consequences of war in the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

This shloka prompts reflection on the righteousness of engaging in violence, even for a just cause.

Application

This encourages ethical contemplation in one’s actions, especially in challenging situations where morality is at stake.