Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – परमूढा पृथिवी सर्वा मृत्युपाशसिता कृता

Shloka (श्लोक)

परमूढा पृथिवी सर्वा मृत्युपाशसिता कृता
dुर्यॊधनस्य बालिश्यान नैतद अस्तीति चाब्रुवन

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse addresses the foolishness of Duryodhana and the feeling of invincibility among the Kauravas in face of their impending doom.

Translations

English Translation

In this shloka, it is declared that all of Earth is ensnared by the bondage of death, yet Duryodhana, blinded by pride, proclaims that he is untouchable, foreshadowing his fate in the war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में कहा जाता है कि समस्त पृथ्वी मृत्यु के बंधन में फँसी है, फिर भी दुर्योधन, गर्व में अंधा हुआ, इस बात का दावा करता है कि वह अछूत है, जो युद्ध में उसके भाग्य की पूर्वसूचना देता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse emerges in the Udyoga Parva, highlighting the tragic hubris of Duryodhana who cannot comprehend the realities of fate and mortality.

Meaning

The shloka portrays the folly of arrogance, reminding us that no one can evade the laws of nature, especially in times of conflict.

Application

This teaches the importance of humility and awareness of our vulnerabilities, especially when facing great challenges.