Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – देवताः पितरश चैव पूर्वे ये चास्य बान्धवाः

Shloka (श्लोक)

देवताः पितरश चैव पूर्वे ये चास्य बान्धवाः
ददृशुर निहतं तत्र भारद्वाजं महारथम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka recounts the divine and ancestral figures witnessing the fall of a great warrior in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The gods and ancestors, along with relatives from the past, beheld the mighty Bharadwaja falling in the battle, illustrating the impact of his demise on both the heavenly and earthly realms.

हिंदी अनुवाद

देवता और पूर्वज, साथ ही रिश्तेदार, युद्ध में महान भारद्वाज को गिरते हुए देख रहे थे, यह दर्शाता है कि उसकी मृत्यु का प्रभाव स्वर्गीय और स्थलीय दोनों क्षेत्रों पर पड़ा।

Commentary

Context

This shloka forms part of the narrative emphasizing the significance of the battle’s losses on various levels of existence.

Meaning

It conveys how the repercussions of a warrior’s downfall are felt across generations and realms.

Application

Understanding the weight of our actions motivates us to strive for greatness and honor in our endeavors.