Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – पराजयॊ वा मृत्युर वा शरेयॊ मृत्युर न निर्जयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

पराजयॊ वा मृत्युर वा शरेयॊ मृत्युर न निर्जयः
निर्जिताश चारयॊ हय एते शस्त्रॊत्सर्गान मृतॊपमाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

The outcome of battle ultimately reflects the lethal nature of the weapons deployed.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka discusses that victory or defeat in battle may ultimately hinge upon the deployment of certain weapons, suggesting that while death may occur, the persistent efforts after defeat reflect the resilience of warriors in confronting their challenges.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक चर्चित करता है कि युद्ध में विजय या पराजय अंततः कुछ विशेष अस्त्रों के उपयोग पर निर्भर कर सकता है, यह सुझाव देते हुए कि जब मृत्यु हो सकती है, तो पराजय के बाद भी लगातार प्रयास योद्धाओं की मजबूती को दर्शाते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This reflects on the harsh realities of the battlefield during the Kurukshetra war and the significance of weaponry.

Meaning

It implies that the application of deadly force should be viewed in the greater context of persistence and resilience.

Application

This shloka teaches that true strength lies in the ability to recover and strive forward after setbacks.