Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भरातरं च हतं दृष्ट्वा निर्जितः सव्यसाचिना

Shloka (श्लोक)

भरातरं च हतं दृष्ट्वा निर्जितः सव्यसाचिना
पश्यतां कुरुवीराणां परथमं तवं पलायथाः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka indicates the moment of realization for the Kurus as they witness the fall of Bharata, leading to a desire to escape.

Translations

English Translation

Upon seeing Bharata defeated and rendered powerless by the skills of Arjuna, the warriors of the Kuru clan contemplated fleeing from the battlefield. This shloka illustrates the fear and helplessness that overcame them during the war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जब कुरु योद्धाओं ने देखा कि अर्जुन ने भरत को पराजित कर दिया है, तो उन्होंने युद्ध भूमि से भागने का विचार किया। यह श्लोक युद्ध के दौरान उन पर छाई हुई भय और असहायता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse conveys the gravity of war and reveals the shifting tides as the Kauravas face unexpected defeats.

Meaning

The awareness of vulnerability encourages a reckoning for the warriors and reflects on the realities of battle strategies.

Application

In moments of crisis, recognizing our vulnerabilities can often lead to wiser decisions in navigating conflict.