Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नैतद आवर्तते राजन्न अस्त्रं दविर नॊपपद्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

नैतद आवर्तते राजन्न अस्त्रं दविर नॊपपद्यते
आवर्तयन निहन्त्य एतत परयॊक्तारं न संशयः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The king is informed that the weapon cannot be turned back once deployed.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker clarifies to the king that this weapon, once utilized, cannot be reversed, emphasizing the irreversible nature of the combat action and the potential consequences associated with it.

हिंदी अनुवाद

बोलने वाला राजा को स्पष्ट करता है कि एक बार इस अस्त्र का उपयोग होने पर इसे वापस नहीं लौटाया जा सकता, जो युद्ध कार्रवाई की अपरिवर्तनीयता और इससे जुड़ने वाले संभावित परिणामों पर जोर देता है।

Commentary

Context

This warning speaks to the stakes involved in deploying advanced weaponry during the battle.

Meaning

It conveys that decisions made during conflict carry significant weight and cannot easily be altered.

Application

This shloka teaches the importance of foresight and caution in decision-making processes, especially in critical situations.