Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यमौ च दृढधन्वानौ यम कल्पौ महाद्युती

Shloka (श्लोक)

यमौ च दृढधन्वानौ यम कल्पौ महाद्युती
को जिजीविषुर आसीदेद धृष्टद्युम्नं च पार्षतम

⚡ Quick Meaning

Who among the strong archers, like the mighty twins, has the desire to live when facing Dhrishtadyumna and Parshata?

Translations

English Translation

This verse questions the survival of warriors facing fierce opponents like the twins Nakula and Sahadeva, or Dhrishtadyumna. It evokes a sense of urgency and fear in the face of powerful adversaries.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यही प्रश्न उठाता है कि ऐसे शक्तिशाली योद्धाओं का सामना करने की हिम्मत किसमें है, जैसे नकुल और सहदेव, या धृष्टद्युम्न। यह शक्तिशाली विरोधियों के सामने जीवन की इच्छा और जोखिम की भावना को उजागर करता है।

Commentary

Context

In the Udyoga Parva context, this verse reflects the tensions and rivalries among elite warriors shortly before the battle, illustrating the fear and admiration they inspire.

Meaning

It emphasizes the perilous nature of warfare, where even the strongest may feel threatened and where the stakes become dangerously high.

Application

This serves as a metaphor for life’s challenges where we might question our resilience when confronting formidable obstacles, urging us to prepare and strategize before facing difficulties.