Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तस्य दवेषेण संयुक्तः परिदह्ये धनंजय

Shloka (श्लोक)

तस्य दवेषेण संयुक्तः परिदह्ये धनंजय
आत्मनॊ मरणां जानन वाध्रीणस इव दविपः

⚡ Quick Meaning

United with hatred, I am consumed, O Dhananjaya, knowing the destruction of my own self like a burning elephant.

Translations

English Translation

This verse uses a poignant metaphor comparing the speaker’s internal suffering due to hatred to that of a burning elephant. It illustrates the destructive nature of enmity and the self-destructive consequences of harboring negative emotions.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक द्वेष के कारण व्यक्ति की आंतरिक पीड़ा की तुलना एक जलते हुए हाथी से करता है। यह द्वेष की नकारात्मकता और अपने भीतर नकारात्मक भावनाओं को पाले रहने के आत्म- नाशकारी प्रभाव का चित्रण करता है।

Commentary

Context

In this context, the shloka explores the depths of emotional turmoil resulting from conflict, highlighting significant psychological implications.

Meaning

This portrays the destructive consequences of hatred, emphasizing self-destruction over victory.

Application

This shloka serves as a reminder to release negative feelings, as they can lead to our own harm rather than success.