Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – युक्तं गजनिभैर वाहैः पिशाचवचनैः खरैः

Shloka (श्लोक)

युक्तं गजनिभैर वाहैः पिशाचवचनैः खरैः
ससूतम अब्रवीत करुद्धः सूतपुत्राय मा वह

⚡ Quick Meaning

The furious one warned the charioteer, saying it was inappropriate to wield weapons against those who are cursed.

Translations

English Translation

The enraged warrior declared to the charioteer that it would be irrational to engage in battle with those who were weighed down by curses akin to those resembling demon-like conditions. This signifies the importance of discerning battles worth fighting.

हिंदी अनुवाद

क्रोधित योद्धा ने सूतपुत्र से कहा कि उन शापित लोगों के खिलाफ युद्ध करना उचित नहीं है, जो दानव के समान स्थिति में हैं। यह यह संदेश देता है कि हमें यह समझना चाहिए कि किस युद्ध में सम्मिलित होना है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the moral considerations in war, emphasizing which battles are justifiable and worth pursuing.

Meaning

It invites us to pause and reflect before entering conflicts, reminding us to choose our battles wisely.

Application

This teaches us to evaluate the purpose and implications of our conflicts, whether they are personal or professional, guiding our actions towards righteousness.