Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अशक्तम इति माम एते जञास्यन्ति कषत्रिया रणे

Shloka (श्लोक)

अशक्तम इति माम एते जञास्यन्ति कषत्रिया रणे
युद्धं ममाभिरुचितं जञातिभिर मधुसूदन

⚡ Quick Meaning

These Kshatriyas will think that I am incapable; the battle is indeed appropriate for me, O Madhusudana.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka addresses the challenges of perception in warfare; the speaker fears that the Kshatriyas may view him as incapable. However, he asserts that the battle is fitting for him, emphasizing the psychological struggles that accompany combat.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध में धारण किए गए दृष्टिकोणों से जुड़ता है; वक्ता को डर है कि कक्षत्रिय उसे अशक्त समझेंगे। फिर भी, वह यह afirm करता है कि यह युद्ध उसके लिए उचित है, जो युद्ध के साथ जुड़ी मनोवैज्ञानिक चुनौतियों को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse highlights a warrior’s internal conflict regarding how he is perceived by his peers amid the chaos of battle.

Meaning

The essence conveyed is about the societal expectations placed upon warriors and the psychological burden of living up to those ideals.

Application

It serves as a reminder to focus on personal conviction rather than external validation in the face of societal pressures.