Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अथ यः कषत्रियॊ राजा कषत्रियं परत्युपाव्रजेत

Shloka (श्लोक)

अथ यः कषत्रियॊ राजा कषत्रियं परत्युपाव्रजेत
कथं स परतियॊद्धव्यस तन मे बरूहि पिता मह

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka questions how a king could confront another warrior in battle.

Translations

English Translation

If a king, being a kshatriya, turns against another kshatriya, how should he confront him? Kindly expound this to me, O revered father.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यदि एक राजा, जो कषत्रिय है, किसी दूसरे कषत्रिय के खिलाफ हो जाता है, तो उसे कैसे सामना करना चाहिए? कृपया इस बारे में मुझे बताएं, हे पिताजी।

Commentary

Context

In this context, the son seeks wisdom regarding the honor and protocols of warrior kings in conflict situations.

Meaning

It emphasizes the ethical dilemma faced by warriors and the gravity of leadership decisions in battle.

Application

This encourages introspection on the moral conduct of leaders when dealing with fellow warriors in adversities.