Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – सवयंवर इवामर्दे परजह्रुर इतरेतरम

Shloka (श्लोक)
सवयंवर इवामर्दे परजह्रुर इतरेतरम
परार्थयानां यशॊ राजन सवर्गं वा युद्धशालिनः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka speaks of the competition among warriors akin to a swayamvara.
Translations
English Translation
Just like a swayamvara, the competition turned fierce between the warriors, with each vying for glory. The outcome of their struggles determined not only their fame but also their destiny in the battlefield.
हिंदी अनुवाद
जैसे एक स्वयंवर में होता है, योद्धाओं के बीच प्रतिस्पर्धा भयानक हो गई, जहाँ प्रत्येक वीरता के लिए प्रयास करता है। उनके संघर्षों का परिणाम न केवल उनकी प्रसिद्धि को बल्कि युद्ध के मैदान में उनके भाग्य को भी निर्धारित करता है।
Commentary
Context
Set during the intense moments of the Kurukshetra war, this shloka indicates the fierce competition among the Kauravas and Pandavas.
Meaning
The depiction of contest highlights the valor and determination required in struggles, reminiscent of traditional practices of winning a partner.
Application
This shloka underscores that striving for excellence and honor often involves competition, a reminder that challenges can lead to greater achievements.
