Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – अवधश चापि शत्रूणाम अधर्मः शिष्यते ऽरजुन

Shloka (श्लोक)

अवधश चापि शत्रूणाम अधर्मः शिष्यते ऽरजुन
क्षत्रियस्य हय अयं धर्मॊ हन्याद धन्येत वा पुनः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka outlines the moral responsibilities of a warrior.

Translations

English Translation

It expresses the belief that a Kshatriya’s duty obliges him to confront enemies, and thus killing in battle can be deemed both just and noble.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक यह बताता है कि एक क्षत्रिय का कर्तव्य दुश्मनों से लड़ना है, और इसलिए युद्ध में हत्या के लिए अन्यथा बात नहीं बनती।

Commentary

Context

The context of this verse explores the obligations of warriors, relevant to their duty in battle.

Meaning

It underscores the inherent moral dilemmas faced by warriors about righteousness during conflict.

Application

This teaches us about the necessity of discernment between moral obligations and the realities of combat.