Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यच चापश्यं हतं भीष्मं पश्यतस ते ऽनुजस्य वै

Shloka (श्लोक)

यच चापश्यं हतं भीष्मं पश्यतस ते ऽनुजस्य वै
दुःशासनस्य कौरव्य कुर्वाणं कर्म दुष्करम
अवध्यकल्पं संग्रामे देवैर अपि स वासवैः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the inevitability of death in battle and acknowledges the difficult actions one must undertake.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights the sorrow in witnessing Bhishma’s defeat and acknowledges the challenging duties of Dushasana, stating that even divine entities cannot avoid the harsh realities of war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक भीष्म की हार को देखकर होने वाले दुःख और दुशासन के कठिन कर्तव्यों को स्वीकार करता है, यह कहते हुए कि युद्ध की कठोर वास्तविकताओं से divine entities भी नहीं बच सकते।

Commentary

Context

This context describes the emotional turmoil faced by warriors after witnessing the downfall of an esteemed leader in the battlefield.

Meaning

The meaning encapsulates the struggles and harsh realities of war, emphasizing the vulnerability of even the mightiest.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder of the responsibilities that come with power and the inevitability of loss in conflict.