Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – दुर्यॊधनॊ ऽपि धर्मात्मा गतिं यास्यति शाश्वतीम

Shloka (श्लोक)

दुर्यॊधनॊ ऽपि धर्मात्मा गतिं यास्यति शाश्वतीम
ऋजु यॊधी हतॊ राजा धार्तराष्ट्रॊ नराधिपः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Even Duryodhana, despite his flaws, is destined for eternal fate as a noble warrior.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka describes how, even though Duryodhana is often seen as a villain, he possesses the qualities of a dharmic warrior and will achieve a permanent legacy through his actions, highlighting the complexity of morality in war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक दिखाता है कि दुर्योधन, जो सामान्यतः नकारात्मक रूप में देखा जाता है, फिर भी एक धर्मात्मा योद्धा के गुण रखता है और अपने कार्यों के माध्यम से एक स्थायी विरासत हासिल करेगा।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects on the moral ambiguities of the Mahabharata war, illustrating the dualities of character among the protagonists and antagonists.

Meaning

The complexity of dharma is expressed here, showing that noble qualities can exist even within seemingly negative characters.

Application

This shloka informs us that in leadership, recognizing the multifaceted nature of individuals can help facilitate better understanding and conflict resolution.