Mahabharata Sauptika Parva – हत्वा भरातॄन वयस्यांश च पितॄन पुत्रान सुहृद्गणान

Shloka (श्लोक)

हत्वा भरातॄन वयस्यांश च पितॄन पुत्रान सुहृद्गणान
बन्धून अमात्यान पौत्रांश च जित्वा सर्वाञ जिता वयम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Having defeated relatives and close ones, we now say we are victorious.

Translations

English Translation

After having slain friends, kin, and mentors, we, too, can claim victory. This sobering realization highlights the paradigm of success attained through destruction and the burden it carries.

हिंदी अनुवाद

मित्रों, रिश्तेदारों और मार्गदर्शकों को परास्त करके, हम भी विजयी होने का दावा कर सकते हैं। यह सच्चाई इस बात की गहनता को उजागर करती है कि प्राप्त सफलताओं के पीछे विनाश का एक भारी बोझ होता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse encapsulates the harsh realities of war and its implications on personal relationships, as depicted in the Sauptika Parva.

Meaning

It reflects on the ironic nature of claiming victory while losing those we hold dear, raising questions about the costs of success.

Application

This shloka prompts introspection about the true essence of victory and the sacrifices made in its pursuit, urging a more mindful approach to success.