Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तन न मे रॊचते युद्धं पाण्डवैर जितकाशिभिः

Shloka (श्लोक)

तन न मे रॊचते युद्धं पाण्डवैर जितकाशिभिः
घुष्यताम अवहारॊ ऽदय शवॊ यॊत्स्यामः परैः सह

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker expresses reluctance towards fighting, feeling disheartened by the power of the Pandavas.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka conveys the speaker’s aversion to battle against the Pandavas whose might is akin to giants, resigning to the notion of participating in the fight along with others despite their overwhelming strength.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस वक्ता की युद्ध के प्रति अशक्ति को दर्शाता है, जिसके द्वारा वह पाण्डवों की शक्ति को देख कर युद्ध नहीं करना चाहता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in a tense situation where warriors reflect on their circumstances before engaging in battle.

Meaning

It emphasizes the psychological struggles faced by warriors, showing even great fighters can feel hesitant and fearful.

Application

This teaches us that it is natural to feel discomfort in daunting situations, yet sometimes courage must be found to overcome them.