Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ततॊ दरौणिर धनुर नयस्य रथात परस्कन्द्य वेगितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ततॊ दरौणिर धनुर नयस्य रथात परस्कन्द्य वेगितः
धिग धिक सर्वम इदं मिथ्येत्य उक्त्वा संप्राद्रवद रणात

⚡ Quick Meaning

Afterward, Dronacharya, casting aside his bow and leaping down from his chariot in a rush, exclaimed how everything is illusory.

Translations

English Translation

Dronacharya, frustrated by the futility of the battle, put down his bow and swiftly jumped down from his chariot. In a fit of despair, he lamented the pointlessness of the conflict, declaring that it was all a mere illusion, unworthy of his effort.

हिंदी अनुवाद

द्रोणाचार्य ने युद्ध की निरर्थकता से परेशान होकर, अपने धनुष को रख दिया और तेजी से अपने रथ से कूद पड़े। दुःख के क्षण में, उन्होंने इस संघर्ष की फिजूलियत का उल्लेख करते हुए कहा कि सब कुछ एक भ्रांति है, जो उनके प्रयास के योग्य नहीं है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka exemplifies Dronacharya’s emotional outburst amid the overwhelming chaos of the battlefield, revealing his despair.

Meaning

The declaration of everything being an illusion signifies a critical moment of resignation and highlights the existential dilemmas faced during warfare.

Application

This moment serves as a reminder that in the face of overwhelming obstacles, understanding futility can lead to profound realizations about life and purpose.