Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – वधॊ हय अयं पाण्डव धर्मराज्ञस; तवत्तॊ युक्तॊ वेत्स्यते चैवम एषः

Shloka (श्लोक)

वधॊ हय अयं पाण्डव धर्मराज्ञस; तवत्तॊ युक्तॊ वेत्स्यते चैवम एषः
ततॊ ऽसय पादाव अभिवाद्य पश्चाच; छमं बरूयाः सान्त्वपूर्वं च पार्थम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka discusses the inevitable fate of warriors in battle.

Translations

English Translation

This verse highlights the impending death of a warrior during the battle with the Pandava king Dharmaraja and underscores the inevitability of destiny in warfare, suggesting that after acknowledging his enemy, one should speak with forbearance before the altercation begins.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक युद्ध में पाण्डव धर्मराज से एक योद्धा की दरवाजे पर मौत का जिक्र करता है और युद्ध में किस्मत की अवश्यम्भावीता पर बल देता है, यह बताता है कि दुश्मन को समझकर पहले धैर्य से बोलना चाहिए, फिर झगड़ा शुरू करना चाहिए।

Commentary

Context

This shloka arises during a pivotal moment in the Kurukshetra war, where the realities of life and death are poignantly debated among warriors.

Meaning

It conveys the message that recognizing the seriousness of the situation can lead to more respectful interactions before engaging in conflict.

Application

In modern life, it advises on the importance of acknowledging adversaries before conflicts and handling disputes with patience and understanding.