Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नव्यरण्यैर न शक्येत गन्तुं मृगगणैर इव

Shloka (श्लोक)

नव्यरण्यैर न शक्येत गन्तुं मृगगणैर इव
तस्मात सर्वासु सेनासु यॊजयन्ति जयार्थिनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Deep forests cannot be traversed like animals, hence are not suitable for military operations.

Translations

English Translation

Deep forests cannot be navigated like herds of animals; therefore, commanders should lead their armies with an aim for victory in more accessible terrains.

हिंदी अनुवाद

गहरे जंगलों में जैसे जानवरों की तरह नहीं जाया जा सकता; इसलिए, कमांडरों को अपनी सेनाओं का नेतृत्व करना चाहिए जिससे विजय के लिए अधिक सुगम क्षेत्रों में आना आसान हो।

Commentary

Context

The shloka addresses the limitations of navigating dense forests, impacting military strategy.

Meaning

It underscores the need for wise decision-making regarding terrain selection for ensuring successful maneuvers.

Application

Strategically choosing battlefields based on terrain accessibility can improve the chances of victory in military campaigns.