Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अद्यैव हि रिपुर भूत्वा पुनर अद्यैव सौहृदम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अद्यैव हि रिपुर भूत्वा पुनर अद्यैव सौहृदम
पुनश च रिपुर अद्यैव युक्तीनां पश्य चापलम

⚡ Quick Meaning

The transient nature of enmity and friendship is highlighted here.

Translations

English Translation

Today, I have become an enemy, yet today I should also be a friend. Again today, I must act as an enemy; look at the fickleness of alliances.

हिंदी अनुवाद

आज मैं शत्रु बन गया हूँ, फिर भी आज मुझे मित्र होना चाहिए। फिर से आज मुझे शत्रु के रूप में कार्य करना है; देखो, यह मित्रता की अनिश्चयता कितनी है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka reflects the complexities of human relationships being situational.

Meaning

It signifies how easily relationships can shift based on circumstances.

Application

One can learn to navigate relations with understanding and caution in this transitory world.