Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न हि शक्ष्याम्य अहं तयक्तुं नृपं दुर्यॊधनं रणे

Shloka (श्लोक)

न हि शक्ष्याम्य अहं तयक्तुं नृपं दुर्यॊधनं रणे
अनार्यं च नृशंसं च कृतघ्नं च हि मे भवेत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka conveys the speaker’s determination not to abandon their principles in battle against a wicked foe.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker asserts their inability to withdraw from confrontation, specifically against the villainous Duryodhana, emphasizing moral integrity against cruelty and ingratitude.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता यह बताता है कि वह दुर्योधन जैसे दुष्ट व्यक्ति से जंग में पीछे नहीं हट सकता, जो निर्दयता और कृतघ्नता के प्रतीक हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures the intense emotional struggle during the great Mahabharata war, highlighting the conflicts faced by heroic characters in war.

Meaning

It serves to exemplify the challenge of maintaining one’s virtue while dealing with the complexities of enmity and duty.

Application

This shloka can prompt discussions on how to uphold personal integrity when faced with hostile behavior in our own lives.