Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – केनानुशप्तास ते वीराः क्षयं वृष्ण्यन्धका ययुः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[ज]केनानुशप्तास ते वीराः क्षयं वृष्ण्यन्धका ययुः
भॊजाश च दविजवर्यत्वं विस्तरेण वदस्व मे

⚡ Quick Meaning

The warriors questioned who decreed their demise, reflecting on the destruction that befell the Vrishnis and the Bhojas.

Translations

English Translation

The beloved warriors pondered over the fate that led to the fall of the Vrishnis and Bhojas. They inquired who had set such a destiny upon them, seeking understanding amidst chaos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

प्रिय योद्धाओं ने वृष्णियों और भोजों के विनाश की ओर इशारा करते हुए उनकी किस्मत के बारे में सवाल उठाया। उन्होंने इसकी वजह जानने का प्रयास किया कि किसने उनके भाग्य को इस तरह से लिखा था, जो अराजकता के बीच में समझ पाने की कोशिश कर रहा था।

Commentary

Context

This shloka highlights the questioning nature of warriors regarding fate and the intricacies of their shared destinies.

Meaning

It emphasizes the human tendency to seek explanations for tragedies that befall relationships and lineages.

Application

The shloka encourages us to reflect on accountability and understanding in our encounters with suffering.