Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – नैष धर्मॊ महीपालाः शरतल्पगतस्य मे

Shloka (श्लोक)
नैष धर्मॊ महीपालाः शरतल्पगतस्य मे
एतैर एव शरैश चाहं दग्धव्यॊ ऽनते नराधिपाः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka addresses the understanding of righteous duty that cannot be fulfilled while facing the raw threat of death in battle.
Translations
English Translation
This verse articulates a profound resignation about duty and righteousness in the face of death, asserting that the speaker’s forthcoming demise is a deep concern as he is attacked by arrows, emphasizing the turmoil in a warrior’s heart.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक जीवन और मृत्यु के युद्ध के सामने कर्तव्य और धर्म के बारे में गहन resignation पर विचार करता है, यह बताते हुए कि वक्ता की आगे की मृत्यु एक गहरी चिंता है क्योंकि वह तीरों से हमले का सामना कर रहा है।
Commentary
Context
During a climactic moment in battle, this shloka explores the profound dilemmas faced by warriors regarding their ethical duties and survival.
Meaning
This verse reveals the psychological torment of warriors caught between their responsibilities and the lethal realities of conflict.
Application
In life, it encourages reflections on the moral complexities faced when practical survival threatens our ethical convictions.
