Mahabharata Shalya Parva – यदा पूर्वं गतः कृष्णः शमार्थं कौरवान परति

Shloka (श्लोक)

यदा पूर्वं गतः कृष्णः शमार्थं कौरवान परति
न च तं लब्धवान कामं ततॊ युद्धम अभूद इदम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates a significant event concerning Krishna and the Kauravas before the battle.

Translations

English Translation

The verse mentions that Krishna had previously approached the Kauravas with a peaceful perspective, but they did not yield, resulting in the ensuing battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि कृष्ण ने पूर्व में कौरवों के पास शांति के संदर्भ में गए, लेकिन उन्होंने मान्यता नहीं दी, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप युद्ध हुआ।

Commentary

Context

Followering deep in the Shalya Parva, this verse emphasizes the tragic failure of diplomacy leading to war.

Meaning

The shloka reflects the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully before resorting to battle.

Application

It encourages us to prioritize dialogue and negotiation in conflict resolution in our daily lives.