Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – शस्त्रेण निधनं गच्छेत समृद्धं क्षत्रमण्डलम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शस्त्रेण निधनं गच्छेत समृद्धं क्षत्रमण्डलम
कुरुक्षेत्रे पुण्यतमे तरैलॊक्यस्यापि केशवन

⚡ Quick Meaning

If a warrior dies with weapons in hand, he achieves the prosperity of a Kshatriya in the sanctified land of Kurukshetra.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka celebrates the honor associated with dying in battle while wielding weapons, suggesting that such deaths during the Kurukshetra conflict lead to greater rewards in the afterlife. The sacredness of the battlefield amplifies this notion of valor in sacrifice.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध में हथियार उठाए हुए मारे जाने का सम्मान व्यक्त करता है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि कुरुक्षेत्र की लड़ाई के दौरान इस प्रकार की मृत्यु मृत्यु के बाद के जीवन में अधिक पुरस्कार की ओर ले जाती है। लड़ाई के पवित्र क्षेत्र का गुण इस बलिदान में वीरता के अर्थ को बढ़ाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is situated within the Udyoga Parva, highlighting the valor and significance assigned to dying for one’s duty as a Kshatriya.

Meaning

It emphasizes that true valor lies in fulfilling one’s dharma, especially for a warrior, reinforcing the concept of honor tied to sacrificial acts in battle.

Application

In a broader sense, it advocates for the integrity of fighting for one’s beliefs and values, reminding us about the honor embedded in principled actions.