Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न जातु गमनं तत्र भवेत पार्थ निरर्थकम

Shloka (श्लोक)

न जातु गमनं तत्र भवेत पार्थ निरर्थकम
अर्थप्राप्तिः कदा चित सयाद अन्ततॊ वाप्य अवाच्यता

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka suggests that going to war would ultimately be futile without the realization of purpose.

Translations

English Translation

It asserts that engaging in a fruitless journey would not lead to any significant results, and achieving success requires clarity of intention.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह बताता है कि निरर्थक यात्रा में संलग्न होना किसी भी महत्वपूर्ण परिणाम तक नहीं पहुंचाएगा, और सफलता प्राप्त करने के लिए उद्देश्य की स्पष्टता आवश्यक है।

Commentary

Context

In the Udyoga Parva, this verse questions the rationale behind conflict and the importance of vision in actions taken.

Meaning

It emphasizes that clear intentions and a defined purpose are essential for achieving meaningful outcomes.

Application

Individuals today are encouraged to define their goals clearly before embarking on any challenging journey to ensure productive outcomes.