Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अद्य चापि महत कर्म परकरिष्ये महाहवे

Shloka (श्लोक)

अद्य चापि महत कर्म परकरिष्ये महाहवे
अहं वा निहतः शिष्ये हनिष्ये वाद्य पाण्डवान

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka highlights the determination of the speaker to engage in a great battle.

Translations

English Translation

The speaker declares their commitment to undertake momentous actions in the imminent war today, providing an ultimatum to either defeat or be defeated through the interplay of skill and valor, especially directed towards the Pandavas.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वक्ता आज के महायुद्ध में महत्वपूर्ण कार्य करने के लिए अपनी प्रतिबद्धता व्यक्त करते हैं। वे या तो हारने का या जीतने का एक अल्टीमेटम देते हैं, जिसमें कौशल और साहस का खेल महत्वपूर्ण होता है।

Commentary

Context

This occurs in a tense moment of the epic, reflecting the stakes involved in the battle between relatives and kin.

Meaning

The focus of this shloka is on the weight of responsibilities that lie on warriors, especially in familial conflicts.

Application

This teaches us the importance of commitment and decision-making during critical situations in our lives.