MahabharataUdyoga Parva

Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अजातशत्रुस तु विहाय पापं; जीर्णां तवचं सर्प इवासमर्थाम

Shloka (श्लोक)

अजातशत्रुस तु विहाय पापं; जीर्णां तवचं सर्प इवासमर्थाम
विरॊचते ऽहार्य वृत्तेन वीरॊ; युधिष्ठिरस तवयि पापं विसृज्य

⚡ Quick Meaning

A noble warrior sheds sin like a snake sheds its skin.

Translations

English Translation

This verse illustrates how a noble and victorious warrior, like Yudhishthira, sheds sinful elements from their character, akin to a snake molting its old skin, thereby emerging renewed and virtuous.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक प्रदर्शित करता है कि एक महान और विजेता योद्धा, जैसे युधिष्ठिर, अपने चरित्र से पापी तत्वों को इस प्रकार त्यागता है जैसे एक सांप अपनी पुरानी त्वचा को छोड़ता है, जिससे वो नवीकरण और सदाचार में उभरता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the Udyoga Parva, the focus is on the attributes of a righteous hero who overcomes moral dilemmas and emerges stronger.

Meaning

The metaphor illustrates transformation and personal development after overcoming past flaws and failures, signifying a return to virtue.

Application

In life, similar transformations can be embraced when recognizing and discarding negative aspects, leading to a more refined and virtuous self.

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