Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अनर्हान एव तु वधे धर्मयुक्तान विकर्मणा

Shloka (श्लोक)

अनर्हान एव तु वधे धर्मयुक्तान विकर्मणा
सर्वॊपायैर नियन्तव्यः सानुगः पापपूरुषः
तव पुत्रॊ महाराज नात्र शॊचितुम अर्हसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka asserts the righteousness of eliminating enemies who have strayed from Dharma.

Translations

English Translation

The ones who act wickedly, not deserving to be kept alive, must be vanquished; thus, your son, O King, should be spared no compassion in battle — his actions demand consequences.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो अनर्थ करते हैं, वे जीवित रहने के योग्य नहीं हैं और उन्हें नष्ट करना चाहिए; इसलिए, हे राजन, आपके पुत्र को युद्ध में कोई दया नहीं मिलेगी—उसके कार्यों का परिणाम भुगतना आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

This is set in the Udyoga Parva, emphasizing the moral obligation to eliminate those who act against righteousness.

Meaning

It conveys the pivotal decision in wartime, weighing compassion against the necessity of justice.

Application

This teaches us the importance of adhering to morality in times of conflict and making tough decisions for the greater good.