Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दरॊणम उत्सृज्य गच्छामः कृत्यम एतन महत्तरम

Shloka (श्लोक)

दरॊणम उत्सृज्य गच्छामः कृत्यम एतन महत्तरम
पार्थश चाप्य अब्रवीत कृष्णं यथेष्टम इति केशव

⚡ Quick Meaning

Arjuna expresses a willingness to abandon the fight, citing it as an essential duty that might be better served in another way.

Translations

English Translation

Arjuna declared to Krishna that they should abandon Drona and move on, as the task at hand was of great importance. He reflected on different approaches to fulfill their duties and suggested perhaps there was a more suitable strategy than direct confrontation.

हिंदी अनुवाद

अर्जुन ने कृष्ण से कहा कि हमें द्रोण को छोड़कर आगे बढ़ना चाहिए, क्योंकि जो कार्य हमारे सामने है वह बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है। उन्होंने अपने कर्तव्यों को पूरा करने के विभिन्न दृष्टिकोणों पर विचार किया और सुझाव दिया कि शायद सीधी लड़ाई की बजाय कोई अधिक उपयुक्त रणनीति है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka captures a pivotal understanding of Arjuna’s hesitation to continue the battle and highlights the complexity of duty.

Meaning

It speaks to the moral dilemmas faced in warfare, as Arjuna assesses the implications of continuing to fight against his teacher.

Application

This teaches us to recognize when to reconsider our approaches and the essence of prioritizing the greater good over personal or immediate gains.