Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अधर्मेण हतं शरुत्वा धृष्टद्युम्नेन संजय

Shloka (श्लोक)

[धृ]अधर्मेण हतं शरुत्वा धृष्टद्युम्नेन संजय
बराह्मणं पितरं वृद्धम अश्वत्थामा किम अब्रवीत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka indicates a significant moment of moral reflection after a loss.

Translations

English Translation

Hearing that his father was killed unjustly by Dhrishtadyumna, Ashwatthama questioned the Brahmin elder in anguish, reflecting the profound moral dilemmas faced in the chaos of war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

धृष्टद्युम्न द्वारा अन्याय से मारे जाने की खबर सुनते हुए, अश्वत्थामा ने दुःख में ब्राह्मण वृद्ध से प्रश्न किया, जो युद्ध के अराजकता में सामना की जाने वाली गहरी नैतिक दुविधाओं को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This line illustrates Ashwatthama’s turmoil over the perceived injustice of his father’s death and the broader implications of Dharma.

Meaning

The moral questioning highlights the complexities of justice, revenge, and righteousness in the battlefield.

Application

This shloka encourages self-reflection on our actions and the moral implications they carry, reminding us to seek justice through honor rather than vengeance.