Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नापि शक्यॊ रणे जेतुं भीष्मः पार्थेन धीमता

Shloka (श्लोक)

नापि शक्यॊ रणे जेतुं भीष्मः पार्थेन धीमता
सधनुश च रथस्थश च परवपन सायकान रणे

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka underscores the might of Bhishma and the difficulty of defeating him even with the astute Arjuna in battle.

Translations

English Translation

It is impossible for even the astute Arjuna to defeat Bhishma in the battle, along with the chariot heroes and the valiant archers. This highlights Bhishma’s formidable prowess on the battlefield.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह भीष्म को युद्ध में पराजित करना पार्थ जैसे चतुर योद्धा के लिए भी असंभव है, जो वीर रथी और धनुर्धारियों के साथ हैं। यह भीष्म की अनोखी सामर्थ्य को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

In the context of the Kurukshetra war, this verse emphasizes Bhishma’s strength and the challenges faced by the Pandavas.

Meaning

This shloka illustrates that even the greatest warriors can find formidable opponents, invoking a sense of humility.

Application

It serves as a reminder that in any competition, we may face significant challenges that require us to strategize effectively.