Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – संरक्ष्यमाणॊ दरॊणेन मन्यते वीर्यम आत्मनः

Shloka (श्लोक)

संरक्ष्यमाणॊ दरॊणेन मन्यते वीर्यम आत्मनः
आत्मसंभावितॊ मूढस तं परमथ्नीत माचिरम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Protected by Drona, the fool feels empowered but will soon be defeated.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates that while the fool, under Drona’s protection, may feel strong, his arrogance is ill-placed, as it forebodes impending defeat. This teaches about the fleeting nature of false confidence when not grounded in authentic strength.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दर्शाता है कि हालाँकि मूर्ख, द्रोण की सुरक्षा में, शक्तिशाली महसूस करता है, लेकिन उसकी अहंता गलत है, क्योंकि यह उसकी निकटतम हार को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the turbulence of the battlefield, reflecting on self-perception and the transient nature of protection and confidence.

Meaning

The lesson here is the significance of true strength and not being misled by momentary feelings of invincibility that can lead to downfall.

Application

This reminds us that genuine self-assurance comes from within rather than relying solely on external sources of power.