Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वणिजॊ नावि भिन्नायां यथागाधे ऽपलवे ऽरणवे

Shloka (श्लोक)

वणिजॊ नावि भिन्नायां यथागाधे ऽपलवे ऽरणवे
अपारे पारम इच्छन्तॊ हते शूरे महात्मनि

⚡ Quick Meaning

Like merchants lost in a vast ocean, desperate to reach the shore, the warriors wished for escape as they faced defeat.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka compares warriors in battle to merchants caught in an expansive sea; their yearning for safety and the desire for escape intensifies as they encounter overwhelming adversity, illustrating the frantic search for deliverance amid chaos.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध में योद्धाओं की तुलना एक विशाल महासागर में फंसे व्यापारियों से करता है; उनकी सुरक्षा की चिंता और भागने की इच्छा तब और बढ़ जाती है जब वे अत्यधिक विपरीतता का सामना करते हैं, जो अराजकता के बीच मुक्ति की भागदौड़ को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka appears during a moment of despair in battle, reflecting the instinct to survive amid chaos.

Meaning

The analogy emphasizes vulnerability; in dire situations, even the strongest desire to escape indicates the primal human instinct for survival.

Application

In challenging environments, it reminds us to seek strength and support while also recognizing the need to strategize for escape or safety.