Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दुर्यॊधन वचः शरुत्वा शल्यः करॊधसमन्वितः

Shloka (श्लोक)

दुर्यॊधन वचः शरुत्वा शल्यः करॊधसमन्वितः
तरिशिखां भरुकुटीं कृत्वा धुन्वन हस्तौ पुनः पुनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Listening to Duryodhana’s words, Shalya, filled with rage, repeatedly draws his bowstring while preparing his arrows.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka depicts a moment of intense anger and preparation for combat. Shalya, swayed by Duryodhana’s persuasion, readies himself with fury, showcasing how words can ignite emotions that lead to action on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक क्रोध और युद्ध की तैयारी के एक क्षण को दर्शाता है। दुर्योधन के प्रभाव में आकर शल्य क्रोध से भरा हुआ अपने बाण को तानते हैं, यह दिखाते हुए कि शब्द कैसे भावनाओं को उत्तेजित कर सकते हैं।

Commentary

Context

Set in a pivotal moment of battle preparation, this shloka reveals the psychological warfare at play, particularly how Duryodhana influences Shalya’s actions through speech.

Meaning

This verse emphasizes how emotions like anger can energize a warrior, showing the complex interplay between thought and action in the context of war. The battle prepares not only the body but the mind.

Application

We learn to be cautious of how influences around us can fuel our emotions. This calls for mindfulness about the words we hear and the actions they may provoke in our lives.