Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – खरयॊनिम अनुप्राप्तस तुषभक्षॊ ऽसि दानव

Shloka (श्लोक)

खरयॊनिम अनुप्राप्तस तुषभक्षॊ ऽसि दानव
इयं ते यॊनिर अधमा शॊषस्य आहॊ न शॊचसि

⚡ Quick Meaning

You, O demon, are exceptionally fierce, yet you remain unperturbed by your fate.

Translations

English Translation

You, though a demon, remain fierce and unaffected by despair, as you have come from a lineage of strength, making you unaware of your own destiny’s severity.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आप, ओ दानव, अत्यंत प्रबल हैं, किंतु अपनी किस्मत को जानने से अज्ञात हैं, क्योंकि आप अपनी शक्ति की पंक्ति से आए हैं और इसीलिए अनजान बने हुए हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka presents a paradox of strength and ignorance in the demon’s nature.

Meaning

It highlights the irony of being powerful yet blind to one’s own limitations or fate.

Application

We must be aware of our capabilities but also recognize our vulnerabilities to grow.