Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दुर्यॊधनस तु समरे भीमसेनं महाबलम

Shloka (श्लोक)
दुर्यॊधनस तु समरे भीमसेनं महाबलम
आजघानॊरसि करुद्धॊ मार्गणैर निशितैस तरिभिः
⚡ Quick Meaning
Duryodhana struck Bhima in battle three sharp blows to the chest, filled with anger.
Translations
English Translation
In this verse, Duryodhana, in a fit of rage, attacks Bhima in battle with three piercing strikes to the chest, demonstrating both the ferocity of his character and the intense rivalry that fuels their conflict.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस श्लोक में, दुर्योधन क्रोध में भरे होकर भीम पर युद्ध में तीन तेज घूसे छाती पर लगाते हैं, जो उसकी चरित्र की क्रूरता और उनकी प्रतिद्वंद्विता की तीव्रता को दर्शाता है।
Commentary
Context
This moment illustrates the fierce competition not just between brothers, but among cousins, marking the culmination of rage-filled confrontations in the epic tale.
Meaning
The act reflects the extreme measures taken in warfare where emotions overpower rational behavior, highlighting the personal stakes battle has on characters.
Application
This shloka prompts us to consider the effects of anger in our actions, warning that in the heat of conflict, we may lose sight of broader consequences.
