Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अवाच्यवादांश च बहून वदिष्यन्ति तवाहिताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

अवाच्यवादांश च बहून वदिष्यन्ति तवाहिताः
निन्दन्तस तव सामर्थ्यं ततॊ दुःखतरं नु किम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Those who support you will criticize your weakness, causing you greater pain than death.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka articulates that if Arjuna fails in his duty, even his supporters will speak negatively about his cowardice, leading to deeper sorrow than death itself, highlighting the psychological impact of failure.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक व्यक्त करता है कि यदि अर्जुन अपने कर्तव्य में असफल होता है, तो उसके समर्थक भी उसकी कायरता की निंदा करेंगे, जो मृत्यु से भी अधिक दुखदायी होगी, जो असफलता के मनोवैज्ञानिक प्रभाव को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

Here, Krsna highlights a key aspect of honor in warfare, pointing to consequences in terms of respect from allies and the burden of feedback from those closest to you.

Meaning

This indicates that our actions, or lack thereof, can lead to ridicule from others, emphasizing the weight of fulfilling one’s responsibilities.

Application

This serves as a reminder for individuals to engage fully in their duties, as the resulting consequences can affect how they are viewed by peers and society.