Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न हि परहर्तुम इच्छन्ति शूराः पराद्रवतां भयात

Shloka (श्लोक)

न हि परहर्तुम इच्छन्ति शूराः पराद्रवतां भयात
तस्मात पलायमानानां कुर्यान नात्यनुसारणम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Brave warriors, afraid of defeat, do not desire to attack; hence, one should not chase those fleeing.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka highlights that courageous individuals, fearing the consequences of attacking an enemy in retreat, should not aggressively pursue those who are fleeing. It presents a strategic approach to conflict.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि साहसी व्यक्ति, जो दुश्मन के पलायन पर हमले से डरते हैं, उन्हें उन लोगों का पीछा नहीं करना चाहिए जो भाग रहे हैं। यह संघर्ष में एक रणनीतिक दृष्टिकोण प्रस्तुत करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is from Shanti Parva, where it discusses the ethics of warfare and intelligent decision-making in confrontational scenarios.

Meaning

The meaning suggests that wisdom prevails over rash actions in times of conflict, teaching restraint and tactical reasoning.

Application

This insight can be applied in life to remind individuals to think strategically and act wisely rather than react impulsively in challenging situations.