Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – धिग अस्त्व अर्थं यत्कृते ऽयं महाञ जञातिवधे क्षयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

धिग अस्त्व अर्थं यत्कृते ऽयं महाञ जञातिवधे क्षयः
वर्त्स्यते सुहृदां हय एषां युद्धे ऽसमिन वै पराभवः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka laments the destruction caused by a familial conflict driven by greed and ambition.

Translations

English Translation

The verse expresses sorrow over the devastation caused by the greed for power leading to the downfall of the kin, foreseeing defeat and loss in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस विनाश का दुःख व्यक्त करता है जो शक्ति की लालसा के कारण परिवार में हुआ है, युद्ध में पराजय और हानि का पूर्वानुमान लगाते हुए।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in the Udyoga Parva, focusing on the tragic implications of familial conflicts ignited by ambition.

Meaning

It highlights how the quest for power within a family can lead to destructive outcomes and losses that impact relationships.

Application

One should be wary of allowing ambition to create rifts among family and friends, prioritizing harmony over competition.