Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततः दरॊणॊ भृशं करुद्धॊ धर्मराजस्य संयुगे

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततः दरॊणॊ भृशं करुद्धॊ धर्मराजस्य संयुगे
चिच्छेद सहसा धन्वी धनुस तस्य महात्मनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Dronacharya, furious, cut off Yudhishthira’s bow during the fierce confrontation.

Translations

English Translation

Then, enraged, Dronacharya swiftly severed the bow of the Dharmaraja during the battle, illustrating his formidable skill and the dire stakes of the conflict between the Pandavas and Kauravas.

हिंदी अनुवाद

तभी, क्रोधित हुए द्रोणाचार्य ने युद्ध के दौरान धर्मराज का धनुष चुटकी में काट दिया, यह दर्शाते हुए कि यह युद्ध कितना कठिनाई से लड़ा जा रहा था।

Commentary

Context

This shloka represents a tense moment in the war, where the emotional intensity of Dronacharya escalates as he targets Yudhishthira, a personification of dharma.

Meaning

The action shows the emotional volatility in battle, and the high stakes of protecting one’s dharma against formidable opponents.

Application

This teaches us about the challenges faced while upholding righteousness in unfriendly environments where great trials arise.