Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तत्रापश्यत सथितान पार्थः पितॄन अथ पितामहान

Shloka (श्लोक)

तत्रापश्यत सथितान पार्थः पितॄन अथ पितामहान
आचार्यान मातुलान भरातॄन पुत्रान पौत्रान सखींस तथा

⚡ Quick Meaning

Arjuna sees his relatives and teachers arrayed on the battlefield.

Translations

English Translation

There, Arjuna observed his relatives, great-grandfathers, teachers, uncles, cousins, and friends stationed for battle. This sight deepens his inner conflict as he grapples with the implications of fighting against his own kin.

हिंदी अनुवाद

वहां अर्जुन ने अपने रिश्तेदारों, परदादाओं, शिक्षकों, चाचाओं, चचेरे भाइयों और दोस्तों को युद्ध के लिए तैनात देखा। यह दृश्य उसके अन्दर के द्वंद्व को और गहरा करता है क्योंकि वह अपने ही बंधुओं के खिलाफ लड़ने के परिणामों से जूझ रहा है।

Commentary

Context

This moment highlights the emotional turmoil Arjuna experiences as he faces his family on the battlefield.

Meaning

The shloka underscores the principles of dharma and the emotional weight of duty during conflict.

Application

It teaches us to confront ethical dilemmas with awareness of their emotional and relational consequences in our lives.