Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततः पुनर अमेयात्मा तव पुत्रॊ जनाधिपः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततः पुनर अमेयात्मा तव पुत्रॊ जनाधिपः
कषुरेण सहदेवस्य धवजं चिच्छेद काञ्चनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Your son, mighty and resolute, severed Sahadeva’s banner with precision.

Translations

English Translation

Your son, the immeasurable one, displayed exceptional skill in combat by using a razor-sharp arrow to cut down the golden banner of Sahadeva, emphasizing the fierce nature of their duel and the stakes of honor in the battleground.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आपका पुत्र, जो अमेयात्मा है, ने साहदेव के ध्वज को कतरने के लिए अत्यंत तीक्ष्ण बाण का प्रयोग किया, जिससे युद्ध के मैदान में उनकी तपस्या और सम्मान का स्तर दिखाया गया।

Commentary

Context

This verse underscores the turning points in battles where symbols, like banners, signify victories and losses.

Meaning

Severing of the banner indicates a psychological defeat for the opponent, intensifying the combat scenario.

Application

This event illustrates the significance of symbolic victories, reminding one of the importance of moral and emotional symbolism in conflicts.