Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वीरं हि कषत्रियं हत्वा गॊशतेन परमुच्यते

Shloka (श्लोक)

वीरं हि कषत्रियं हत्वा गॊशतेन परमुच्यते
पितरं तु निहत्यैवं दुस्तरा निष्कृतिर मया

⚡ Quick Meaning

Killing a valiant Kshatriya (warrior) brings liberation, but killing a father results in dire consequences.

Translations

English Translation

This verse reflects on the dichotomy between killing a Kshatriya, which could yield spiritual freedom, versus the grave sin of killing one’s father, presenting the moral complexities in the nature of duty and sacrifice in battle.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक एक कषत्रिय की हत्या को आध्यात्मिक मुक्ति की दृष्टि से देखता है, जबकि अपने पिता की हत्या को गंभीर पाप माना गया है। यह युद्ध में कर्तव्य और बलिदान की नैतिक जटिलताओं को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This context brings forth the intense psychological and moral conflicts faced by warriors in the epic, highlighting their burdens during battles.

Meaning

This further emphasizes the nuances of righteousness as perceived by warriors, revealing how different killings are perceived within a cultural framework.

Application

It illustrates the necessity to evaluate the impact of our decisions on both our duties and our loved ones.