Shloka (श्लोक)
उद्वेपते मे हृदयं यदा दुर्यॊधनादयः
बाल्ये ऽपि तेन युध्यन्तॊ वारणेनेव मर्दिताः
⚡ Quick Meaning
This shloka expresses the turmoil in the heart whenever Duryodhana and his allies enter the battlefield.
Translations
English Translation
The speaker conveys a sense of anxiety and distress felt in the heart caused by the presence of Duryodhana and his warriors, reminiscent of a mighty elephant trampling through the fields, even back in his youth they were formidable opponents.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक उस घबराहट और दुख को व्यक्त करता है जो दुर्योधन और उनके योद्धाओं की उपस्थिति के कारण होता है, मानो वो एक विशाल हाथी की तरह खेतों में धावा बोल रहे हो, और जब वो युवा थे तब भी वे काबिल दुश्मन थे।
Commentary
Context
This verse is set in the Udyoga Parva, where the protagonist reflects on the past and present challenges posed by his enemies.
Meaning
The heart is stirred with fear and recollection of past battles, indicating the ongoing psychological warfare in the lead-up to the great conflict of Mahabharata.
Application
In everyday life, this shloka teaches us to confront our fears and consider how past experiences shape our current emotions and responses.
