Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – यॊ वै कश चिद इहाजातः कषत्रियः कषत्रधर्मवित

Shloka (श्लोक)

यॊ वै कश चिद इहाजातः कषत्रियः कषत्रधर्मवित
भयाद वृत्ति समीक्षॊ वा न नमेद इह कस्य चित

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka illustrates the resilience and integrity of a true Kshatriya.

Translations

English Translation

Anyone born as a Kshatriya, knowledgeable of duty, does not bow down to fear or perform actions unworthy of their status.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जो कोई क्षत्रिय के रूप में जन्मा है और कर्तव्य का ज्ञान रखता है, वह भय के सामने नहीं झुकता और अपने स्तर के अनुकूल कार्य नहीं करता है।

Commentary

Context

In discussions of virtue, this shloka emphasizes the qualities that define a Kshatriya.

Meaning

The meaning rests on the idea that true warriors are fearless and uphold their dharma without compromise.

Application

This serves as an inspiration to act in accordance with one’s values, irrespective of external pressures.