Mahabharata Drona Parva – निहते चेदिराजे तु तत खण्डं पित्र्यम आविशत

Shloka (श्लोक)

निहते चेदिराजे तु तत खण्डं पित्र्यम आविशत
अमर्षवशम आपन्नः पुत्रॊ ऽसय परमास्त्रवित

⚡ Quick Meaning

If the king is slain, his soul will reside in that part, overwhelmed with anger, the son (who wields supreme weapons) enters the fray.

Translations

English Translation

This verse contemplates the fate of a king in battle, urging that if he falls, his essence remains within the realm of honor. The son’s wrath could lead him to unleash his powerful weapons against the foes. This highlights the deep bond of loyalty and the emotional turmoil represented in warfare.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध के दौरान एक राजा की नियति पर विचार करता है। राजा यदि मारा जाता है, तो उसकी आत्मा सम्मानीय क्षेत्र में रहती है। और उसके पुत्र, जो परमास्त्र के ज्ञाता हैं, अपनी शक्ति से दुश्मनों पर प्रहार करते हैं, जो युद्ध में उनकी भावनात्मक मजबूती को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

Found in Drona Parva, this shloka reflects the intense emotions and moral dilemmas faced by warriors during the great Kurukshetra war.

Meaning

The shloka encapsulates the loss and anger accompanying the death of a leader, emphasizing the transformation of grief into action.

Application

This verse teaches us about the enduring legacy of leaders and the responsibilities borne by successors in times of crisis.