Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तत परभग्नं बलं दृष्ट्वा कुन्तीपुत्रॊ धनंजयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[स]तत परभग्नं बलं दृष्ट्वा कुन्तीपुत्रॊ धनंजयः
नयवारयद अमेयात्मा दरॊणपुत्र वधेप्सया

⚡ Quick Meaning

Upon seeing the vanquished army, the son of Kunti, Arjuna, stopped the powerful Drona’s son from killing more.

Translations

English Translation

Seeing the destruction of his forces, Arjuna, endowed with immeasurable might, intervened to prevent further annihilation by Drona’s son, showing compassion to shield the remnants of his forces.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अपनी सेना के नष्ट होते हुए देखकर, अद्वितीय शक्ति वाले कुन्ती के पुत्र, अर्जुन ने द्रोण के पुत्र द्वारा और अधिक विनाश को रोकने के लिए हस्तक्षेप किया, जिससे उनकीremaining शक्तियों की रक्षा की जा सके।

Commentary

Context

This shloka depicts a turning point in the battle as one warrior seeks to protect the remnants of his forces from utter destruction.

Meaning

It illustrates the dual nature of a warrior’s duty: to fight fiercely while also showing compassion towards the defeated.

Application

This teaches the balance between strength and compassion, emphasizing the importance of mercy even on the battlefield.