Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कथं पारम अगत्वा हि युद्धे तवं वै जिजीविषुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

कथं पारम अगत्वा हि युद्धे तवं वै जिजीविषुः
इमान निपतितान दृष्ट्वा पुत्रान भरातॄन पितॄंस तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka challenges the warrior’s desire to survive in battle while witnessing the fall of kinsmen.

Translations

English Translation

This verse questions how one can wish to live and survive in combat while witnessing the deaths of loved ones, asking for an explanation of such contradictory desires amid familial losses in the field of battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक पूछता है कि कोई कैसे युद्ध में जीवित रहने की इच्छा कर सकता है जबकि प्रियजनों की मृत्यु का दृश्य सामने हो, और इस प्रकार की विरोधाभासी इच्छाओं पर स्पष्टीकरण मांगता है।

Commentary

Context

This statement is crucial in expressing the emotional turmoil faced by warriors, reflecting their inner conflicts during warfare.

Meaning

The meaning conveys the struggle of balancing personal survival instinct against emotional attachments and the devastation of losses one might face.

Application

It serves as a profound reminder to reflect on our priorities in difficult times and the emotional ramifications of our choices.