Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यां तां शरियम असूयामः पुरा यातां युधिष्ठिरे

Shloka (श्लोक)

यां तां शरियम असूयामः पुरा यातां युधिष्ठिरे
अद्य ताम अनुजानीमॊ भीष्मद्रॊणवधेन च

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects upon the past attachment to the path of righteousness, now overshadowed by the calamity of battles resulting in Bhishma and Dronacharya’s deaths.

Translations

English Translation

We previously admired the way of virtue that Yudhishthira embodied; however, today we must acknowledge the profound changes ignited by the deaths of Bhishma and Dronacharya.

हिंदी अनुवाद

हमने पहले धर्म के मार्ग को युधिष्ठिर में देखा था, लेकिन आज हमें भीष्म और द्रोण की मृत्यु से उपजी गहन परिवर्तनों को स्वीकारना पड़ेगा।

Commentary

Context

This shloka sums up the devastation post the battles and highlights the shift in moral values and admiration for righteousness.

Meaning

It indicates the transient nature of virtue when faced with the harsh realities of conflict and loss.

Application

This urges us to hold onto virtue while navigating life’s challenges, remaining aware of the cost of moral decisions.