Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नाहं मृष्ये हतं दरॊणं सिंहद्विरदविक्रमम

Shloka (श्लोक)

नाहं मृष्ये हतं दरॊणं सिंहद्विरदविक्रमम
कथं संजय दुर्धर्षम अनाधृष्य यशॊबलम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka resonates with an undeterred spirit despite grave losses in battle.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker declares that they are not disheartened by the fall of Drona, a formidable elephant-like warrior. The verse questions Sanjay about the impossible-to-overcome strength of a warrior’s fame and prowess.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता यह कहता है कि वह द्रोण की मृत्यु से निराश नहीं है, जो एक शक्तिशाली हाथी के समान योद्धा हैं। यह श्लोक संजय से उस योद्धा की प्रसिद्धि और शक्ति के अप्राप्य होने के बारे में प्रश्न करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is a reflection on the calamities of war, revealing that devastation does not always result in despair.

Meaning

It emphasizes mental fortitude, suggesting that a warrior should remain focused despite severe challenges and losses.

Application

This teaches us that true courage lies not in succumbing to grief but in rising above challenges to pursue one’s goals.