Mahabharata Vana Parva – महद बलं धार्तराष्ट्रस्य राज्ञः; कॊ वै शक्तॊ हन्तुम अक्षीयमाणः

Shloka (श्लोक)

महद बलं धार्तराष्ट्रस्य राज्ञः; कॊ वै शक्तॊ हन्तुम अक्षीयमाणः
सॊ ऽहं जये चैव पराजये च; निःश्रेयसं नाधिगच्छामि किं चित

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka reflects on the overwhelming strength of the Kauravas in the impending battle.

Translations

English Translation

The great strength of the Kauravas is indeed formidable; who amongst them can be vanquished? I stand at the juncture of victory and defeat, yet I attain nothing significant.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कुरुओं की महा शक्ति वास्तव में भारी है; उनमें से कौन पराजित किया जा सकता है? मैं विजय और पराजय के चौराहे पर खड़ा हूं, फिर भी मैं कुछ महत्वपूर्ण नहीं प्राप्त कर पा रहा हूँ।

Commentary

Context

This verse captures the dilemma faced before the Kurukshetra war regarding the sheer power of opposing forces.

Meaning

It speaks to the challenges of confronting overwhelming odds and the doubts that accompany such conflicts.

Application

This urges us to recognize when we are up against formidable challenges and to seek a deeper understanding of merit in our struggles.