Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – गच्छ तवं भुङ्क्ष्व राजेन्द्र पृथिवीं निहतेश्वराम

Shloka (श्लोक)

गच्छ तवं भुङ्क्ष्व राजेन्द्र पृथिवीं निहतेश्वराम
हतयॊधां नष्टरत्नां कषीणवप्रां यथासुखम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka advises the king to enjoy the spoils of the defeated land.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker encourages the king to go forth and enjoy the prosperous land recently conquered, which is free from the powerful enemies, asserting that the warriors whom he has defeated were of little value.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक राजा को सलाह देता है कि वह उस पराजित भूमि का आनंद ले जो अब शक्तिशाली दुश्मनों से मुक्त है और यह अपनी सम्पत्ति के बिना कमजोर योद्धाओं के लिए धरोहर रही है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the context of a victorious moment in battle, where suggestions of enjoying the rewards of success are made.

Meaning

The deeper meaning suggests that victory should lead to enjoyment and moral reflection on the worth of the enemies defeated.

Application

In life, this shloka reminds us to seize opportunities after overcoming challenges and to reflect on the nature of battles fought.