Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततः समुत्सृज्य धनुः स बाणं; युधिष्ठिरं वीक्ष्य भयाभिभूतम

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततः समुत्सृज्य धनुः स बाणं; युधिष्ठिरं वीक्ष्य भयाभिभूतम
गदां परगृह्याभिपपात संख्ये; जयद्रथं भीमसेनः पदातिः

⚡ Quick Meaning

In a powerful moment, a hero picks up his mace to defeat an enemy before the fearful Yudhishthira.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka illustrates a climactic scene where a distinguished warrior, witnessing Yudhishthira engulfed in fear, throws down his bow and takes up a mace to eliminate Jayadratha, emphasizing both strength and courage.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक चरम क्षण का चित्रण करता है जहाँ एक प्रतिष्ठित योद्धा, युधिष्ठिर को भय में देखकर, धनुष को छोड़कर गदा उठाता है ताकि जयद्रथ का नाश कर सके, जो ताकत और साहस का प्रतीक है।

Commentary

Context

This episode occurs amid the fierce battles of the Kurukshetra War, reflecting the volatility of fear and resolve.

Meaning

Switching from bow to mace signifies readiness to escalate one’s efforts and engage in direct confrontation when necessary.

Application

This shloka teaches us that sometimes a strategic shift is essential to overcome our fears and challenges in life.