Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – भागिनेयान निजांस तयक्त्वा शल्यस ते रथसत्तमः

Shloka (श्लोक)

भागिनेयान निजांस तयक्त्वा शल्यस ते रथसत्तमः
एष यॊत्स्यति संग्रामे कृष्णं चक्रगदाधरम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Your finest charioteer Shalya forsakes kin to engage Krishna in battle.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka indicates Shalya, the esteemed charioteer, who willingly sacrifices familial bonds to confront Krishna, highlighting the deep personal sacrifices made in the face of duty and pride during war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक शल्य, प्रतिष्ठित सारथी की बात करता है, जो परिवारिक संबंधों का त्याग करके कृष्ण का सामना करने के लिए तैयार है, जो युद्ध के दौरान कर्तव्य और गर्व के सामने किए गए व्यक्तिगत बलिदानों को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka sets the stage for the ultimate confrontation, emphasizing the weight of decisions made by individuals driven by honor.

Meaning

It reflects the theme of duty versus personal ties, a common struggle in the moral fabric of war.

Application

This serves as a poignant reminder about the sacrifices we must sometimes make in pursuit of our responsibilities and higher goals.