Mahabharata Ashvamedhika Parva – गर्भस्थस्यास्य बालस्य बरह्मास्त्रेण निपातनम

Shloka (श्लोक)

गर्भस्थस्यास्य बालस्य बरह्मास्त्रेण निपातनम
कृत्वा नृशंसं दुर्बुद्धिर दरौणिः किं फलम अश्नुते

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the consequences of harsh actions against an innocent child.

Translations

English Translation

It discusses the cruel act of invoking a divine weapon against an unborn child and questions the moral outcomes of such brutality by Dronacharya, emphasizing the futility of such actions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक निर्दोष बच्चे के खिलाफ कठोर क्रियाओं के परिणामों पर प्रश्न उठाता है, यह उस समय निर्दोषता को लक्ष्य बनाकर की गई नृशंसता की आलोचना करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears within the context of a heated moment during the Ashvamedhika Parva, focusing on moral dilemmas faced by the warriors.

Meaning

It represents the internal conflicts regarding duty, honor, and morality, especially in the context of war.

Application

This shloka encourages us to contemplate the ethical implications of our actions, particularly against the vulnerable.