Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – रथी च रथिना यॊध्यॊ गजेन गजधूर गतः

Shloka (श्लोक)
रथी च रथिना यॊध्यॊ गजेन गजधूर गतः
अश्वेनाश्वी पदातिश च पदातेनैव भारत
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka elaborates on the different types of warriors and their modes of combat.
Translations
English Translation
This verse classifies warriors based on their means of fighting; a charioteer fights with another charioteer, an elephant warrior with another, and foot soldiers engage with their peers. It emphasizes equality in combat based on their respective positions.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक योद्धाओं को उनके लड़ाई के साधनों के आधार पर वर्गीकृत करता है; रथी रथी से, हाथी योद्धा हाथी से और पैदल सैनिक अपने समकक्षों से लड़ते हैं। यह उनके संबंधित स्थानों के आधार पर युद्ध में समानता पर जोर देता है।
Commentary
Context
This verse appears in the context of ethical warfare, detailing the proper conduct and expectations among different types of warriors in a battle.
Meaning
The shloka denotes the importance of recognizing the role and competency of different combatants, maintaining respect for their forms of engagement.
Application
This can be applied to teamwork and collaboration today, recognizing that everyone has unique strengths that should be acknowledged in collective efforts.
