Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नर्दमानान परांश चैव सवबलस्य च संक्षयम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नर्दमानान परांश चैव सवबलस्य च संक्षयम
हतं सवहयम उत्सृज्य पराङ्मुखः पराद्रवद भयात

⚡ Quick Meaning

In a state of panic, he dashed away, abandoning his own forces and facing the calamity.

Translations

English Translation

Filled with fear, Duryodhana fled from the battlefield, leaving behind his troops and forsaking the fight, representing the collapse of morale and the abandonment of responsibility during critical moments.

हिंदी अनुवाद

डर से भरपूर, दुर्योधन युद्धभूमि से भाग गए, अपनी सेनाओं को छोड़कर और लड़ाई को त्यागकर, मानसिक स्थिति के गिरने और महत्वपूर्ण क्षणों में जिम्मेदारी छोड़ने का प्रतिनिधित्व करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka portrays the ultimate downfall of a once proud warrior, now succumbing to fear and abandon in chaos.

Meaning

It illustrates the profound impact of fear on leadership, where a moment of panic can lead to disastrous consequences.

Application

In leadership roles, maintaining composure and strategic foresight is crucial, as panic breeds poor decisions and negative outcomes.