Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पराङ्मुखं तु राजानं दृष्ट्वा सैन्यानि भारत

Shloka (श्लोक)

पराङ्मुखं तु राजानं दृष्ट्वा सैन्यानि भारत
विप्रजग्मुः समुत्सृज्य दवैरथानि समन्ततः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Seeing the king retreating, the army lost its will and abandoned their chariots in all directions.

Translations

English Translation

As the king appeared to be retreating, the soldiers lost their will to fight. Observing this, the rest of the army left their chariots in panic, scattering in different directions, which led to chaos on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब राजा पीछे हटते दिखाई दिए, तो सैनिकों ने भी लड़ने की इच्छा खो दी। इसे देखकर बाकी सेना भयंकर स्थिति में अपने रथ छोड़कर चारों दिशाओं में भाग खड़ी हुई, जिससे युद्धभूमि पर अराजकता फैल गई।

Commentary

Context

This verse illustrates the pivotal moment when the morale of the Kaurava army crumbled, led by their king’s retreat.

Meaning

The sight of a leader in flight can easily demoralize those who look up to him, highlighting leadership’s significant impact in warfare.

Application

This teaches us the importance of strong leadership and how it can inspire or demotivate others in facing challenges.