Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सर्वांस तव अन्यान हनिष्यामि पार्थिवान भरतर्षभ

Shloka (श्लोक)

सर्वांस तव अन्यान हनिष्यामि पार्थिवान भरतर्षभ
यान समेष्यामि समरे न तु कुन्तीसुतान नृप

⚡ Quick Meaning

The shloka reveals Bhishma’s fierce determination to defeat all kings but spares the sons of Kunti, highlighting the complexities of loyalty.

Translations

English Translation

Bhishma declares his intent to vanquish all the earthly kings in battle, leaving aside those born of Kunti, indicating his profound sense of duty and familial bonds within the grand conflict.

हिंदी अनुवाद

भीष्म ने कहा कि वे सभी राजाओं को पराजित करने का इरादा रखते हैं, किन्तु कुन्तीसुतों को नहीं, जो उनके परिवार का हिस्सा हैं। यह उनके कर्तव्य और पारिवारिक रिश्तों की जटिलता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This declaration emerges amidst the high-stakes prelude to battle, emphasizing loyalty and conflicts of interest in family dynamics.

Meaning

This shloka examines the intricate balance between duty to one’s kingdom and inherent family ties, a recurring theme in the Mahabharata.

Application

It encourages reflection on how personal relationships can shape our actions and decisions, emphasizing the weight of familial loyalty even amidst conflict.