Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – रुधिरं न वयतिक्रामद दन्तौष्ठं मे ऽमब मा शुचः

Shloka (श्लोक)

रुधिरं न वयतिक्रामद दन्तौष्ठं मे ऽमब मा शुचः
वैवस्वतस तु तद वेद हस्तौ मे रुधिरॊक्षितौ

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse expresses a plea to not let one’s bloodshed be in vain and affirms the connection of actions to consequences.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka implores that the blood that has been spilt should not go to waste. It expresses a recognition of the interconnectedness of one’s fate with their actions in life.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक प्रार्थना करता है कि जो रक्त बहाया गया है, वह व्यर्थ न जाए। यह जीवन में अपने कार्यों के साथ व्यक्ति के भाग्य की आपसी संबंध को मानता है।

Commentary

Context

Located in the context of battlefield turmoil, this verse resonates with deep emotional significance regarding sacrifice and consequence.

Meaning

It underlines the gravity of actions taken during conflict and the reverberations of those actions through time.

Application

This teaches the importance of accountability and the need for thoughtful decision-making in high-stakes situations.