Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कथं च वॊ रथस्थानां शरवर्षाणि मुञ्चताम

Shloka (श्लोक)

कथं च वॊ रथस्थानां शरवर्षाणि मुञ्चताम
नीतॊ ऽभिमन्युर निधनं कदर्थी कृत्यवः परैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions the capabilities of warriors to unleash arrows from their chariots in a decisive manner.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker wonders how the warriors can shoot arrows efficiently when Abhimanyu is led to death by the enemies, pointing out their lack of action and commitment in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उन योद्धाओं की क्षमता पर सवाल उठाता है जो अपनी रथों से तीर नहीं चला पाते हैं, जबकि अभिमन्यु को दुश्मनों द्वारा मारा जा रहा है। यह उनकी निष्क्रियता और समर्पण की कमी को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures the despair experienced by the warriors as they witness the fall of a great hero, Abhimanyu.

Meaning

It symbolizes the moral dilemma faced by warriors: the conflict between the obligation to fight and the pain of losing comrades.

Application

This resonates today as we navigate challenges and responsibilities while facing the losses in our lives.