Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – ये गताः पाण्डवं युद्धे करॊधामर्षसमन्विताः

Shloka (श्लोक)

ये गताः पाण्डवं युद्धे करॊधामर्षसमन्विताः
ते ऽदयापि न निवर्तन्ते सिन्धवः सागराद इव

⚡ Quick Meaning

The warriors who fell in battle, consumed by rage, still do not return, like rivers into the ocean.

Translations

English Translation

Those who fell in battle, driven by fury, do not return even now, just like rivers that do not flow back to the ocean. Their departure is permanent, reflecting the irreversible nature of war’s costs.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो युद्ध में गिर गए, क्रोध से प्रेरित, वे आज भी वापस नहीं लौटते, जैसे नदियाँ महासागर में नहीं लौटतीं। उनका प्रस्थान स्थायी है, जो युद्ध की कीमत के अपरिवर्तनीय स्वभाव को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka mirrors the irreversible toll of war, emphasizing the fate of warriors who have sacrificed everything and cannot retreat.

Meaning

It reflects on the permanence of loss in conflict, serving as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals in warfare.

Application

This verse urges contemplation of the grave consequences of war and the importance of peace, underscoring that once the moment passes, it cannot be reclaimed.