Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – परदायाथ मणिं दरौणिः पाण्डवानां महात्मनाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

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परदायाथ मणिं दरौणिः पाण्डवानां महात्मनाम
जगाम विमनास तेषां सर्वेषां पश्यतां वनम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka narrates the moment when Dronacharya’s son, Ashwatthama, took his last gem and rushed into the forest.

Translations

English Translation

In this verse, Ashwatthama, in a state of despair, ventures into the forest after seizing the precious gem that belonged to the Pandavas, showcasing his emotions and the dire circumstances faced by the Pandavas.

हिंदी अनुवाद

इस श्लोक में अश्वत्थामा, जो निराशा में है, पाण्डवों के मणि को लेकर वनों की ओर चलता है। यह उनकी भावनाओं और पाण्डवों को घेरने वाली गंभीर परिस्थितियों को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of the narrative highlighting the events following the Kurukshetra war and the losses it brought.

Meaning

The shloka reflects on the urgency and desperation that defines Ashwatthama’s state of mind as he seeks action.

Application

This verse teaches the value of confronting one’s challenges head-on, despite emotional turmoil or desperation.