Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न गृहे मरणं तात कषत्रियाणां परशस्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

न गृहे मरणं तात कषत्रियाणां परशस्यते
शौटीराणाम अशौटीरम अधर्म्यं कृपणं च तत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Death in the home is not glorified for Kshatriyas; they disdain it.

Translations

English Translation

This verse expresses the belief that a Kshatriya does not find honor in dying peacefully at home; rather, they should seek a noble death in the battlefield, which is true valor.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक इस विश्वास को व्यक्त करता है कि एक क्षत्रिय को घर पर शांति से मरने में सम्मान नहीं मिलता; बल्कि, उन्हें युद्धभूमि में एक महान मृत्यु की खोज करनी चाहिए, जो सच्चा साहस है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is situated in the context of Kshatriya dharma, emphasizing valor over ease, prevalent in the teachings of the Shanti Parva.

Meaning

The meaning emphasizes that true warriors value honorable death in combat against the dishonor of dying quietly at home.

Application

This invokes a sense of duty towards personal and societal responsibilities, urging individuals to engage in meaningful actions that reflect strength and integrity.