Mahabharata Shanti Parva – धिग अस्तु कषात्रम आचारं धिग अस्तु बलम औरसम

Shloka (श्लोक)

धिग अस्तु कषात्रम आचारं धिग अस्तु बलम औरसम
धिग अस्त्व अमर्षं येनेमाम आपदं गमिता वयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses a deep disappointment towards the qualities associated with kshatriyas.

Translations

English Translation

The verse laments the decline of noble qualities among warriors, emphasizing their inclination towards anger and conflict, leading to suffering and disasters.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक योद्धाओं के बीच उच्च गुणों की कमी पर दुःख व्यक्त करता है, यह बताता है कि क्रोध और संघर्ष की प्रवृत्ति ने हमें दुखों और आपदाओं की ओर ले जाया है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated in the Shanti Parva, addressing the moral decline of kshatriyas during tumultuous times.

Meaning

The shloka reflects on the failures of warriors to uphold ethical standards, focusing on how anger leads to catastrophic outcomes.

Application

It calls for reflection among leaders on the importance of maintaining virtue to prevent conflict and calamity.