Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – छाद्यमानं शरव्रातैर हृष्टॊ दुर्यॊधनॊ ऽभवत

Shloka (श्लोक)

छाद्यमानं शरव्रातैर हृष्टॊ दुर्यॊधनॊ ऽभवत
वैवस्वतस्य भवनं गतम एनम अमन्यत

⚡ Quick Meaning

Duryodhana, pleased by the situation, underestimated the glory of Arjuna.

Translations

English Translation

Enveloped by a torrent of arrows and overwhelmed with confidence, Duryodhana began to disregard Arjuna as he perceived him as being cornered, momentarily seeing this as an advantage in the conflict, unaware of Arjuna’s true potential.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बाणों की बौछार से घिरा हुआ और आत्मविश्वास से भरा हुआ, दुर्योधन ने अर्जुन को थोड़ी देर के लिए उसकी स्थिति देखकर नजरंदाज किया, जबकि उसे अर्जुन की वास्तविक क्षमता का पता नहीं था।

Commentary

Context

This moment encapsulates the pivotal understanding of underestimating an opponent, a common theme throughout the Mahabharata.

Meaning

This shloka emphasizes the folly of overconfidence and the dangers of underestimating one’s adversaries, as circumstances can change swiftly.

Application

It reminds us in our lives to remain humble and always respect the capabilities of others, regardless of their situation.